The last most anticipated film of 2024, Baby John arrived at the theatres. The teaser and trailer of the film received a good response from the audience. Baby John is an official remake of Vijay’s ‘Theri’ directed by Atlee, but it has its charm. Baby John is directed by Kalees and presented by Atlee. It stars Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabba, Rajpal Yadav, Jackie Shroff, Prakash Balewadi, and Salman Khan in a cameo appearance. Baby John is a mass entertainer filled with action, drama, and emotions.
Baby John Story
John (Varun Dhawan), a single dad and a bakery owner, lives with his daughter Khushi (Zara Zyanna). He has left behind his past to protect his daughter from an old enemy and give her a happy life. However, his identity gets compromised unknowingly because of Khushi’s teacher Tara (Wamiqa Gabbi). John in the past was a fearless cop, DCP Satya Verma.
The backstory follows the love story of Satya with Doctor Meera (Keerthy Suresh). At present, his old nemesis Nana aka Babbar Sher (Jackie Shroff) gets to know about him and wants to seek revenge for his son’s death. How will John ensure the safety of his daughter from his enemies? Watch the film to find out.
Baby John Review
Baby John is an action-packed mass entertainer. Director Kalees has ensured that though it is an adaptation of Theri, it has its larger-than-life moments. Yes, the story of Baby John is traditional and does not offer anything new. However, the presentation is amazing and you can see the shades of Atlee’s magic. The high-octane action scenes are the highlights of the film, but the emotional moments are its core.
Baby John Performances
Varun Dhawan has delivered a terrific performance. He has portrayed a doting father and a fearless cop with utmost sincerity. The way he put energy into his character is superb. Be it humor, drama, or action, Varun Dhawan excels in his performance in Baby John. His chemistry with Zara Zyanna is adorable.
Keerthy Suresh, on her Bollywood debut, looked gorgeous. She has a limited, but impactful role that she played gracefully. The character of Wamiqa Gabbi is under-cooked, still, she left her mark with her decent performance. Zara Zyanna is the soul of the film. Rajpal Yadav has the best monologue in the film. Apart from humor, he has some good action sequences.
Jackie Shroff as the menacing antagonist delivers a solid performance. His look is evil and he portrays his role with conviction. The veteran actor Sheeba Chadha as John’s mother was equally good. Sanya Malhotra is in a blink-and-miss cameo appearance. However, Salman Khan’s cameo as Agent Bhaijaan is whistle-worthy. Salman Khan fans are in for a treat.
Another thing that elevates the film is Thaman S’s background music. The BGM simply takes Baby John in a different aura. The songs are average. The first half of the film is entertaining. Initially, it starts on a decent note but picks up the pace. The interval block is solid. The second half is full of high-octane action sequences, dramatic moments, and a brilliant climax.
Final Verdict
Baby John is a terrific mass entertainer packed with emotions, action, and drama. The powerful performances from Varun Dhawan, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav, along with Thaman S’s background music elevate it to a larger-than-life experience. It is an entertaining watch at the theatres this Christmas and New Year.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
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