Baby John (film)
| Baby John | |
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| Directed by | Kalees |
| Screenplay by | Kalees |
| Dialogues by | Sumit Arora |
| Story by | Atlee |
| Based on | Theri (2016) by Atlee |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kiran Koushik |
| Edited by | Jio Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Baby John is an upcoming Indian
The film was announced in July 2023 with the working title VD18, marking Dhawan's 18th film in a lead role.[2] The official title was announced in February 2024. Principal photography began in August 2023 and ended in April 2024. Filming locations include Mumbai and Kerala. The music is composed by Thaman S.
Baby John was scheduled to release on 31 May 2024 but it has now been postponed.
Premise
Baby John, a former police officer, fakes his death and goes into hiding to bring up his daughter in a safe environment, but trouble ensues when their life gets threatened by Baby John's past enemies and Baby John must face his past to protect his daughter.
Cast
- Varun Dhawan as DCP Satya Verma IPS aka "Baby John"
- Keerthy Suresh
- Wamiqa Gabbi
- Jackie Shroff
- Sanya Malhotra in a special appearance
- Rajpal Yadav
- Sheeba Chaddha
- Jaffer Sadiq
- Raghav Binani
Production
Development
In late April 2020, it was reported that
Casting
Janhvi Kapoor was reported to play the lead actress role, pairing opposite Varun for the second time after Bawaal (2023).[11][12] However, Keerthy Suresh was confirmed to have replaced the former (in her first Hindi film).[13] She would reportedly receive a remuneration of ₹3 crore (US$360,000) and reprise Samantha's role in the original film.[14][15] Wamiqa Gabbi was cast to reprise the role of Amy Jackson.[16][17] Jackie Shroff was cast to play the main antagonist, reprising the role of late Mahendran. Sanya Malhotra (billed as a special appearance as prospective bride of Varun, reprising the role of Sunaina),[18] Rajpal Yadav and Sheeba Chaddha was cast to play pivotal roles.[19][20]
Filming
Principal photography commenced with an inaugural puja ceremony, of which video was released by the production house on 14 January 2024 – occasion of Makar Sankranti,[21] and first schedule on 10 August 2023 in Mumbai.[22] On 7 September, Dhawan stated that he injured his foot during filming, which caused it to be put on hold,[23] and it ultimately began on the 12th of that month.[24] Gabbi began filming her portions from 15 December, with production moving to somewhere near Kerala.[25][26] On the 23rd, filming was put on hold again, due to Dhawan getting injured again.[27] On 27 December, Dhawan, through his social media's, revealed that the first schedule had concluded.[28][29]
Music
Thaman S composed the soundtrack and background score, in his first solo Hindi film.[30]
Release
The film is scheduled to release theatrically on 31 May 2024 but has been postponed.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Varun Dhawan and Jawan director Atlee's film VD18 gets a release date". The Indian Express. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Varun Dhawan Announces 'Biggest Action Entertainer' VD18 With Jawan Director Atlee". Zoom TV. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Varun Dhawan to act in Hindi remake of Theri?". The New Indian Express. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Theri Hindi remake: Will Varun Dhawan step into Vijay's shoes?". India Today. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (20 April 2020). "SCOOP: Varun Dhawan approached for the remake of Atlee's Theri? : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Varun Dhawan is set to collaborate with Atlee for a Hindi remake of a South film". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
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- ^ "Atlee's Theri Hindi remake starring Varun Dhawan gets release date". ETV Bharat News. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "'Baby John': Varun Dhawan-Keerthy Suresh's 'Theri' remake's title, first look out". India Today. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Janhvi Kapoor Teams Up With Varun Dhawan For Atlee's Theri Remake". TimesNow. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "WOAH! Keerthy Suresh to make her Hindi film debut with Varun Dhawan? Netizens feel she is a wrong choice". Tellychakkar.com. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ B, Satya (26 September 2023). "'Theri' Test For Pawan & Varun". Gulte. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Wamiqa Gabbi on fronting Jawan director Atlee upcoming project with Varun Dhawan in the lead". Mid-day. 11 October 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (10 January 2024). "Confirmed: Thaman S to make solo Bollywood debut in Atlee's VD18 with; makers of Varun Dhawan starrer to unveil a massy teaser soon : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "Varun Dhawan wraps up Kerala schedule of 'VD 18'". English.Mathrubhumi. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (10 January 2024). "Confirmed: Thaman S to make solo Bollywood debut in Atlee's VD18 with; makers of Varun Dhawan starrer to unveil a massy teaser soon : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
External links
- Baby John at IMDb
