- By Srishti Pandey
- Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Jackie Shroff is all set to play the menacing antagonist in the much-anticipated film Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh. Unveiling his look on the occasion of Dussehra, the makers revealed Shroff as the 'evil' Babbar Sher, marking an exciting addition to the movie's star-studded cast.
Directed by A Kaleeswaran, Baby John is a Hindi remake of the popular Tamil film Theri. In this version, Shroff’s Babbar Sher brings a dark and formidable presence. Sporting a rugged look with long grey hair, vintage rings, and heavy chains, the character has an edgy, fierce persona that promises to be a gripping aspect of the movie. Sharing the video on social media, Varun Dhawan introduced Babbar Sher with the caption, “Get ready to meet the darkness you never saw coming... The evil of #BabyJohn! #BabbarSher is coming for you!”
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Shroff’s character isn't the only exciting element in Baby John. There is growing buzz around Salman Khan’s cameo in the film. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh recently hinted at the superstar shooting his part over the weekend, much to the delight of fans. In his Instagram post, Adarsh teased Khan’s special appearance, calling it a "sparkling cameo" and adding that the glimpse of Baby John he saw was “simply outstanding.” With Khan joining the cast, the film's mass appeal is only set to soar.
Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan’s role in Baby John seems equally intense. The recently released poster shows the actor sporting long hair and a beard, suggesting a powerful transformation for his character. The film also marks the Hindi debut of acclaimed South Indian actress Keerthy Suresh, adding to the excitement around the movie. Alongside them, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rajpal Yadav are also set to play key roles.
Atlee, the director of the original Theri, is involved in the project as a presenter, in collaboration with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios. Fans have already shown immense excitement, especially after the release of the teaser, which received a massive response online.
Produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee and Jyoti Deshpande, Baby John is shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated action-packed entertainers. The film is slated for a Christmas release, hitting theatres on December 25, 2024. Fans are eagerly counting down to see Varun Dhawan in his mass-action avatar, along with Jackie Shroff’s menacing villain and Salman Khan’s much-talked-about cameo.