Babu (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, Babu is a drama and family film directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. Babu is a naive young man who likes to go out of his way to help people. He has fallen in love with Kammo, but in the process of helping another, he lands himself in jail for two years. After his discharge, he finds that a lady who had once helped him is now a destitute widow with a small child, Pinky.
Who’s in it. Babu stars Rajesh Khanna as Babu, Hema Malini as Kammo, Mala Sinha as Pinky's mother and Rati Agnihotri as Pinky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Babu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Babu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Babu (1985)?
- In US, Babu is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Babu worth watching?
- Babu holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Babu?
- Babu stars Rajesh Khanna, Hema Malini, Mala Sinha, Rati Agnihotri and Madan Puri.
- When was Babu released?
- Babu was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.