Run Baby Run (2012 film)

Paresh C Palicha of Rediff.com wrote, "The acting department depends on Mohanlal a bit too much", but described Mohanlal's performance as "impeccable".[9] IbnLive.in called it as a "gripping thriller" lauding Mohanlal's performance, script, direction and technicians said "the film is a roller coaster ride. The movie has the precise doses of actions, thrills, lighter moments and finer sequences which are also laced with a fine performance of the cast" and concluded "For the lovers of relatively well made thrillers, 'Run baby Run' is definitely your movie and you may love to see it, more than once. Forget the little glitches and watch the wonderful performance of Mohanlal.".[10]

Oneindia.in praised Mohanlal's performance as "outstanding" and complimented RD Rajasekhar's cinematography.[11] Sify.com rated it as "Very Good" and said that "Run Babby Run is a thriller that keeps you glued on to the screens. It is a gripping tale with some good visuals and excellent performances. On the whole it is an engaging thriller which has the right doses of histrionics, tautness, anguish and thrills."[12]

G. Krishnamurthy of Indulekha.com said "Run baby Run is the only Malayalam film released which can be recommended to watch among the Onam releases.". Giving special mention to Mohanlal, Sachy, Joshiy, R.D Rajasekhar and other creative department.[13] Unni R Nair of Kerala9.com rated 3/5 and stated "Joshiy is in full control. As usual, he has done full justice to the subject at hand and has delivered perfectly well." and with a praise for performance and technical aspects.[14]

Raj Vikram of Metro Matinee gave a verdict "Run baby Run entertains" and concluded "In spite of all the faults, "Run Babby Run" manages to run and reach home mainly because of the overwhelming presence of Mohanlal who comes out with another mesmerizing performance. At times, the flick turns to a fine entertainer for this festival season even by leaving few down points.".[15] Ashwin j Kumar of The Times of India rated 3/5 and said "The film depicts the true face of media war. The film is driven by a flimsy narrative and lavished with twists."[16]

The film was screened in 105 screens in Kerala and outside the state. It collected ₹7.5 crore (US$940,000) in 10 days and stood in number one position among the Ramadan and Onam releases at the Kerala box office even in the third weekend.[17] In 3 weeks it completed 7000 shows[18] and in four weeks it earned a distributors share as calculated after tax and theatre charges, approximately ₹4.25 crore (US$530,000).[17] And continued in 15 releasing centres in sixth week.[18] The film completed 100 days theatrical run at the box office[19] and grossed more than ₹15 crore (US$1.9 million) from Kerala box office.[1] IBN Live called it a "blockbuster".[20]