Mumbai: Varun Dhawan’s much-awaited film Baby John, produced by Atlee, turned out to be a major disappointment at the box office despite high expectations. Promoted as a potential blockbuster that would repeat the success of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, the film failed to strike a chord with audiences, earning less than ₹50 crore against its huge ₹180 crore budget.
Actor Rajpal Yadav, who played an important role in the film, recently shared his views on the failure of the film and Varun Dhawan’s state of mind. Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, Rajpal defended both the film and Varun’s efforts.
Rajpal Yadav attributed the poor performance of Baby John to it being a remake of the Tamil film Theri, which starred Vijay. “If it wasn’t a remake, it would have been the most well-made film of my 25-year career. , But since Vijay had done it, the audience had already seen it. Being a remake affected the film’s box office,” he said.
Rajpal also highlighted that fans of the original Tamil version found it difficult to connect with the Hindi adaptation.
When asked if Varun Dhawan felt demoralized by the failure, Rajpal praised the actor’s dedication and resilience, “Varun is a very sweet boy, very hardworking. He has always tried to do something different and his efforts should be appreciated because taking risks is a big thing.”
Rajpal rejected the idea of Varun being “sad” and emphasized that failures are part of an actor’s journey, especially for a competitive person like Varun, who constantly tried to push boundaries in his career. Is.
Baby John is the story of Inspector Satya Verma (played by Varun Dhawan), also known as Baby John, who lives a peaceful life with his daughter Khushi and his loyal friend Ram Sevak (Rajpal Yadav). However, his troubled past resurfaces when he is forced to face a dangerous rival, Babar Sher (Jackie Shroff). The film also featured Keerthy Suresh and Vamika Gabbi in important roles.
Varun Dhawan’s decision to star in Baby John under Atlee’s direction was seen as a bold move. Although the film did not perform as expected, it serves as a reminder of the risks actors take when exploring new territories.
