Dada
A couple in love, accidentally become teenage parents. Unpleasant situations make them fall apart. Manikandan, left alone with his son, struggles as a single teenage father. Fate owns him, bringing Sindhu back into his life.
Directed by Ganesh K. Babu · Drama · Family · Romance · 133 min · 2023
Director
Ganesh K. Babu
Writer
Ganesh K. Babu
Studio
Olympia Movies
Release
10 Mar 2023
Runtime
133 min
Genres
Drama, Family, Romance
Full Plot
A couple in love, accidentally become teenage parents. Unpleasant situations make them fall apart. Manikandan, left alone with his son, struggles as a single teenage father. Fate owns him, bringing Sindhu back into his life.
Cast & Characters
Sindhu
Aparna Das
Bhagyaraj
Aditya Manikandan
Master Ilan Arjunan
toddler Aditya
Master Arav and Master Bedal Sanjay
infant Aditya
Baby Nalan Premkumar
Mani's father
K. Bhagyaraj
Saravanan
Pradeep Antony
Amith
K. Harish
Did You Know?
Kavin appears in 4 films in our catalog, including Star, Bloody Beggar.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The project was announced by debutant filmmaker Ganesh K.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Dada holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (7,045 votes), 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (7,045 votes), 80% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dada's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Dada holds a 80% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Dada's IMDb rating?+
Dada has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 7,045 votes.
Is Dada good? What are critics saying?+
Dada holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (7,045 votes), 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Dada?+
Dada has a runtime of 133 min.
Who directed Dada?+
Dada was directed by Ganesh K. Babu.
Where can I watch Dada?+
Dada is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Dada" received generally positive reviews from critics. Many praised the film's emotional depth, humor, and strong performances from its lead actors. While some noted that the target audience may be primarily young viewers, overall opinions were favorable, with most critics finding the film to be a heartwarming and wholesome entertainer.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
