Get ready for Varun Dhawan and an all-star cast in 'Baby John,' hitting theatres May 31, 2024.
‘Baby John’ is a gripping action drama brought to life through the collaborative efforts of Atlee as co-producer and Kalees as writer and director. The narrative centres on the transformation and journey of DCP Satya Verma IPS, also known as ‘Baby John,’ as he ventures across various locales to shield his family from harm. Leading the charge in this electrifying tale is Varun Dhawan, stepping into the shoes of the titular character with unparalleled intensity. Let us delve into the stellar lineup of performers in this action thriller, slated for a theatrical debut on May 31, 2024.
Varun Dhawan took to social media to discuss his role in 'Baby John', highlighting it as one of the toughest shoots he's faced in his career. Teasers and posters released by the film's makers depict Dhawan sporting long hair and a noticeably intense look, a departure from his usual cheerful demeanour. Playing the role of DCP Satya Verma IPS, aka ‘Baby John,’ Dhawan aims to enthral audiences with the film's gripping narrative, compelling performances, and high-octane action sequences.
Keerthy Suresh is primarily known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. Her breakthrough came with the 2013 Malayalam film ‘Geethaanjali,’ where she landed her first lead role, earning her the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut in Malayalam. Initially, reports suggested that Janhvi Kapoor would play the lead actress opposite Varun in ‘Baby John,’ reuniting with him after ‘Bawaal’. However, it was later confirmed that Keerthy Suresh would step into the role, marking her debut in Hindi cinema.
Wamiqa Gabbi made her first screen appearance in the Hindi film ‘Jab We Met’ with a minor role. However, her breakthrough came with ‘Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22,’ starring alongside Yo Yo Honey Singh and Amrinder Gill. In ‘Baby John,’ she was chosen to reprise the character played by Amy Jackson in the original film ‘Theri.’ Additional information about her role remains undisclosed at this time.
Having appeared in over 220 films across 13 languages, Jackie Shroff stands as one of the prominent actors of Indian cinema during the 1980s and 1990s. He made his debut as a lead actor in Subhash Ghai's blockbuster action film ‘Hero’, launching him to instant stardom. In the movie ‘Baby John,’ Shroff was chosen to portray the primary antagonist, reprising the role originally played by the late Mahendran in ‘Theri.’
Sanya Malhotra has showcased her talent in supporting roles in notable films such as the sports drama ‘Dangal’ and the action-packed ‘Jawan’, both of which achieved remarkable success at the box office. Additionally, she garnered commercial acclaim for her performances in the comedy ‘Badhaai Ho’ and the biographical film ‘Sam Bahadur.’ In ‘Baby John,’ Malhotra makes a special appearance, billed as the prospective bride of Varun, reprising the role of Sunaina from the film ‘Theri.’
