Baby John Cast and Budget, Bollywood Plus

Baby John Cast and Budget

The upcoming Bollywood film Baby John is directed by Kalees, known for his Tamil film Kee. This film is produced by Atlee, a successful Tamil filmmaker, alongside producers Murad Khetani and Jyoti Deshpande. It is the Hindi-language remake of Theri, a 2016 Tamil action thriller.

Here’s a breakdown of the movie details:

Cast:

• Varun Dhawan: Plays the lead role, stepping into a character originally portrayed by Tamil star Vijay in Theri.
• Keerthy Suresh: Celebrated South Indian actress making her Bollywood debut in this film, playing a pivotal female role.
• Wamiqa Gabbi: Another talented actress, known for her work in Punjabi and Hindi cinema, plays a supporting role.
• Jackie Shroff: Veteran Bollywood actor, likely cast in a powerful antagonist role.

Production:

• Baby John began its production with an inaugural puja (ceremony) in early 2024, and filming took place in Mumbai, with subsequent shoots in Kerala. Production was briefly halted twice due to Varun Dhawan’s on-set injuries but was completed by April 2024.

Music:

• The music for Baby John is composed by Thaman S, a popular composer in South Indian cinema, marking his Bollywood debut with this soundtrack. Shreya Ghoshal is the lead vocalist for one of the songs.

Release:

Initially planned for May 31, 2024, the release date was postponed to December 25, 2024, where it is set to clash with Sitaare Zameen Par, starring Aamir Khan.

Budget:

The film’s budget is estimated at around ₹85 crore (approximately $10 million USD), a significant investment for an action-packed Bollywood thriller.

This film builds anticipation among fans of both Bollywood and South Indian cinema, promising a powerful blend of action, drama, and emotion expected from an Atlee-directed project.

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