'Baby John': Varun Dhawan's grit shines through in new poster
Varun Dhawan is at the center of numerous developments. Alongside anticipation for impending parenthood with wife Natasha Dalal, the actor is preparing for his forthcoming project, Baby John. On his 37th birthday on Wednesday, a new poster from the film was released by the film's team, featuring Dhawan with long hair and an intense look. The poster was shared on Instagram by producer Murad Khetani who wrote, "Happy Birthday to the force behind #BabyJohn, (sic)."
Why does this story matter?
Baby John is expected to be a grand cinematic spectacle, bringing together some of the most creative minds in the Indian film industry. Backed by Atlee, Khetani, and Priya Atlee, the film is directed by Atlee's protégé Kalees. Alongside Dhawan, actors Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi will play significant roles. This project marks Suresh's debut in Hindi cinema and also features Jackie Shroff and Rajpal Yadav in the supporting cast.
'Poster game is too strong': Social media users reacted positively
The newly released poster depicts Dhawan sporting an intense expression amid a heavy downpour, with shadowy figures standing behind him. The dark and ominous theme hints at its action-packed narrative. Social media erupted with positive reactions to the poster, with one user stating, "The poster game is too strong." Another user highlighted its resemblance to a memorable fight sequence from Vijay's film, commenting, "Theri flashback fight portion."
Take a look at the poster here
'Baby John' is a mass-action entertainer, said Dhawan before
The music for Baby John has been composed by Thaman S. The film is a collaborative effort presented by Jio Studios, in association with A for Apple Studios and Cine1 Studios. To note, Baby John is an official Hindi remake of the 2016 film Theri, directed by Atlee, and featuring Vijay in the lead role. Meanwhile, in a conversation with Pinkvilla, Dhawan described the film as "a mass-action entertainer" and promised to give it his all.
Why 'Baby John's release was delayed?
Originally slated for May 31, the release of Baby John has been pushed, per a Mid-Day report. This decision was reportedly taken to allow time for the completion of two crucial action sequences. Elaborating on the reason behind the delay, a source told the portal, "The makers are delaying to scale up two important stunts...It requires training and will be shot in May." Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has secured the May 31 release slot.
