Laddu Babu 2014

Laddu Babu, Allari Naresh, is a slim, good-looking man who seems destined for a simple life until a mosquito carrying a strange virus bites him. In a dramatic turn, his body grows obese in a way that can’t be reversed, and the change upends everything he thought his life would be. His new size becomes a source of tension for his father, Kishtayya, who hopes to marry him off quickly so he can claim the ancestral home and dream of moving to Goa. Yet Laddu Babu’s stubborn attitude and hopes stretch far beyond mere appearances; he yearns for a true love, a dream girl who can see beyond the scale of his body.

Across town, a younger boy named Murthy and his mother Madhuri find themselves entwined in Laddu Babu’s fate. Murthy, a ten-year-old with a knack for mischief, schemes to make Laddu Babu’s life difficult simply because he refuses to befriend him. This rivalry shadows Laddu Babu’s attempts to pursue Maya, a woman played by Poorna, who catches his eye and becomes the object of his affection. Laddu Babu begins wooing Maya, trying to orchestrate chance meetings and hopeful encounters, while Murthy’s antics quietly undermine every move he makes.

A turning point arrives when Laddu Babu is pried from his home after a prank keeps him from meeting a pair of twin girls his father has lined up for him. Wandering the streets, he ends up at Murthy’s doorstep, where Murthy’s mother Madhuri hesitantly welcomes him into their home. This shift in circumstances brings Maya into Laddu Babu’s life in a dramatic, unexpected way. Yet Maya carries a hidden motive lingering behind her smile—a test she sets for herself after a breakup with her handsome boyfriend. She contends that she could settle for someone who isn’t traditionally attractive, a notion that unintentionally shapes Laddu Babu’s romance.

Desperate to win Maya’s affection, Laddu Babu crosses lines he hadn’t anticipated. He even steals money from Madhuri, believing it will fund a surgical removal of his excess fat—an act born of love and fear rather than malice. But Maya’s reconciliation with her boyfriend rekindles a doubt inside him, and she admits that she liked him more when he was fat. This revelation shatters Laddu Babu’s confidence and forces him to reevaluate not only his love life, but the true meaning of loyalty and sacrifice.

The story takes a darker turn as Laddu Babu discovers the truth about Murthy’s intentions: Murthy’s plan to befriend him and bring him home was tied to a deeper aim—Madhuri’s hand in marriage. Torn between guilt over Madhuri’s kindness and the sense of deceiving her, Laddu Babu makes a difficult choice. He agrees to marry the twins his father arranged for him, using this commitment to try to repay Madhuri for her generosity and to right the wrong he has committed.

As the plot unfolds, Murthy’s health deteriorates, and a new complication emerges. He drinks ghee, becomes fat again, and is hospitalized, signaling a solemn turn in the tale. In a final act shaped by Murthy’s last wish, Laddu Babu marries Madhuri, a decision borne out of compassion and loyalty, with Murthy passing away at the hospital shortly after.

The film also features Bhumika Chawla in a supporting role, adding another layer to a story that blends humor, emotion, and a bittersweet meditation on love, family, and the costs of desire. The journey traces Laddu Babu’s transformation—from a man chasing a dream girl to someone who must navigate family expectations, friendships, and the consequences of his choices, ultimately choosing a connection that honors the memory and wishes of a boy who touched his life in unexpected ways.