Huma Qureshi praised as Baby Do Die Do opens modestly

The Hindi action thriller "Baby Do Die Do," starring Huma Qureshi, opened in theaters on Friday, July 3, 2026, to a modest box office start but strong critical praise for its lead performance. The film reportedly earned approximately 0.40 crore net in India on its first day, facing competition from larger releases.

Directed by Nachiket Samant, the film follows Baby Karmarkar, a deaf and mute contract killer navigating Mumbai's criminal underworld while seeking revenge for her twin sister's murder. The narrative blends revenge, romance, and neo-noir elements against the backdrop of the city's rain-soaked streets.

Early critical response highlights the film's deliberate pacing, with many noting a slow first half that builds toward a more tense and engaging second act. The consensus is that the movie's success hinges largely on Huma Qureshi's performance. Critics widely praise her portrayal, which conveys complex emotion entirely through expression and body language without dialogue, calling it one of the finest roles of her career.

The supporting cast, including Sikandar Kher as a menacing builder, Chunky Panday as a contract-killing mentor, and Seema Pahwa as a police officer, has...