Following ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny”s worldwide triumph, Bollywood’s Varun Dhawan prepares to take the big screen once more with his eagerly awaited film ‘Baby John’, a Hindi adaptation by Kalees of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil hit ‘Theri’. A week before the film’s theatrical debut, it generated excitement among viewers. Starring in “Baby John” are Jackie Shroff, Wamiqa Gabbi, Varun Dhawan, and Keerthy Suresh, who makes her Bollywood debut. This film has already captivated audiences with its captivating trailer and upbeat soundtrack, promising an action-packed thriller with a surprise appearance by superstar Salman Khan.
Varun Dhawan’s performance as Satya Verma, a tough police officer and single father, has been one of the film’s main highlights. His remuneration for this role is ₹25 crore, the biggest he has ever received for a movie. ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, his OTT debut, reportedly cost him ₹20 crore. ‘Baby John’ solidifies the actor’s status as one of Bollywood’s brightest talents.
Keerthy Suresh, who is making her major Bollywood debut in “Baby John,” portrays Varun’s romantic interest, Deepti. According to reports, Keerthy received ₹4 crore for her performance in the film.Keerthy’s debut in the Hindi film industry has been eagerly anticipated by fans, and she is already generating a lot of talk with Varun Dhawan.
The film’s antagonist Chandan Bhatia, played by veteran actor Jackie Shroff, who is renowned for his intense portrayals, will face Varun’s Satya Verma. According to reports, Jackie received ₹1.5 crore for his work. Another gifted actress, Wamiqa Gabbi, plays Ananya Mathur in the movie and is rumored to have made ₹40 lakh for the part.
Among the other well-known performers is Rajpal Yadav, who is said to be receiving ₹1 crore for his part in the big movie. According to reports, Sanya Malhotra earned ₹1 crore for her role in Atlee in “Jawan” and made a special appearance in “Baby John.” Last but not least, Sheeba Chadha, who has received ₹20 lakh for her work, is renowned for her diverse acting.
With a stellar ensemble and an engrossing plot, “Baby John” is poised to be one of the year’s major blockbusters.