Varun Dhawan shines as the lead in 'Baby John,' the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit 'Theri,' promising an action-packed thrill ride for audiences.
In ‘Baby John,’ a riveting action drama penned and helmed by Kalees, Varun Dhawan takes centre stage as the eponymous character, flanked by a stellar cast including Keerthy Suresh (marking her Hindi debut), Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and Sanya Malhotra. To commemorate Varun Dhawan's birthday, producer Murad Khetani, in collaboration with Atlee, who is backing the upcoming flick ‘Baby John,’ unveiled a new poster on social media. Set against a brooding backdrop of dark-blue hues, the poster captures Varun's fierce demeanour as he delivers a punch to an enemy, blood splattering amidst the rain-soaked scene.
Earlier, a first-look teaser revealed Varun Dhawan in his action-packed avatar, teasing audiences with glimpses of the intensity to come. Accompanying the teaser was a poster showcasing Varun exuding raw determination, clutching a sharp weapon in his hand. Sporting a distinctive ponytail, his silhouette overlaid with the visage of a mythological entity, hinting at layers of depth within the narrative. But do you know that the film is the Hindi remake of Tamil film, 'Theri'. Let us deep delve into it.
At the helm of ‘Theri’ is director Atlee, while the gripping action thriller is brought to life by producer Kalaipuli S. Thanu under the esteemed banner V Creations. Drawing inspiration from Mani Ratnam's movie ‘Chatriyan,’ the film boasts a stellar cast including Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Amy Jackson, Nainika, Radhika Sarathkumar, Rajendran, and Mahendran. In the heart of the narrative, a former cop embarks on a perilous mission to shield his daughter from the shadows of his own past adversaries.
‘Theri’ stormed into theatres with a flurry of positive acclaim from critics, amassing a staggering Rs.150 crore in box office receipts against a budget of Rs.75 crore. Emerging as the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2016, the film was adapted into Assamese as ‘Ratnakar’ with further remakes in Telugu and Hindi as ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’ and ‘Baby John,’ respectively. Regarded as one of Vijay's most popular movies, ‘Theri’ continues to capture audiences' imaginations, its enduring popularity witnessed by repeated broadcasts on television channels, cementing its status as a timeless classic in Vijay's career.
In the Hindi adaptation of Atlee's riveting ‘Theri,’ starring Varun Dhawan, ‘Baby John’ unravels the gripping tale of its titular character. Baby John, a retired police officer, stages his own demise to ensure his daughter's safety in seclusion. But trouble ensues when Baby John's shadowy past resurfaces, endangering their very lives. Forced to confront his former adversaries, Baby John embarks on a perilous journey to safeguard his daughter.
Initially shrouded in speculation, the question of whether Atlee, the director of the original film, would helm the Hindi remake remained unanswered. Ultimately, Atlee opted to take on the role of producer through his esteemed banner A for Apple Productions, entrusting the directorial reins to Kalees, his former assistant and director of ‘Kee.’ Originally known as ‘VD18,’ the film was later officially titled ‘Baby John’ and is set to hit theatres on May 31, 2024.
