Shocking Twist in ‘Baby John’: Actress Who Was Initially Cast Opposite Varun Dhawan Before Keerthy Suresh Revealed
Varun Dhawan is definitely the superstar of late 2024 in Bollywood, with two major projects hogging all the limelight. One of them is Baby John, the Hindi remake of the blockbuster Tamil film Theri, directed by the director of the original film Atlee. Directed by Kalees, Baby John is already making headlines because of its star-studded cast and a whopping budget of ₹85 Crore. Along with Varun Dhawan, the movie also boasts of a mix of fine actors, including Keerthy Suresh, who will be debuting in Hindi cinema. However, before Suresh, another actress was supposed to share the screen with Dhawan.
Baby John is the adaptation of a tough police officer who had been essayed by Vijay in Theri. The remake promises action-packed drama with emotional depth and an exciting plot. Keerthy Suresh, known for her brilliant performances in Tamil cinema, was eventually chosen to play the female lead, taking on the role that was originally played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu in Theri. But what many people do not know is that Janhvi Kapoor was actually rumored for the leading role.
Early chemistry in Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan makes audiences sit up and pay attention
The progress of Janhvi Kapoor as one of Bollywood’s promising actresses slowly because of diverse film roles, among others, such as in Dhadak, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, and Mili. These performances and the popular talent depicted in each of these have placed this young actress under such a large limelight. In 2023, Kapoor starred alongside Varun Dhawan in Bawaal, which had received huge applause for its hard-hitting performances and emotional intensity. It is widely reported that this chemistry between these two actors on-screen has even been felt by director Kalees who had made Baby John and Atlee.
There were rumors, months before Keerthy Suresh was finalized for the film, that Kapoor would be starring opposite Varun Dhawan in Baby John. Sources say that both actors were a good fit for the film, especially after the reception of Bawaal. Atlee is known to be very keen-eyed for talent, and it is likely he saw the same magic that audiences did. Speculations that she might make a comeback in this much-awaited remake had started much before since her earlier works with Dhawan.
Why Janhvi Kapoor Lost the Role
Despite the buzz that was generated by casting Janhvi Kapoor for the film, it was not finally given to her. According to sources, final selection of casting Keerthy Suresh was decided after very minimum analysis of particular demands of project; they realized Keerthy would suit them pretty well because, earlier also she made such a massive wave in Tamil cinema showing strong emotionally charged characters much required for this character. In addition, easy transition from Tamil films and readily available at that point of time at Mumbai made them an added factor as a wonderful cast for its Hindi version.
For Keerthy Suresh, it would be a giant step in her career after having been offered to play the role of Baby John alongside one of the most marketable stars of the time and with a tag of being tough yet vulnerable, a character that Samantha so aptly portrays in the Telugu version.
Janhvi Kapoor’s Upcoming Projects and Growing Stardom
With Kapoor missing out on Baby John, the future appears bright for Kapoor in the Bollywood arena. She has several exciting projects lined up, including Mr. and Mrs. Mahi with Rajkummar Rao and Good Luck Jerry. With her busy slate of upcoming films, Kapoor stays one of Bollywood’s most awaited talent. Whether it is the role of a strong, fighting woman or a complex, layered character, her upcoming projects are going to show audiences just how versatile she can be, and fans will be seeing so much more of her in years to come.
The Future of Baby John and its Star Cast
Albeit the cast has been altered from the original one, Baby John will emerge to be one of the biggest films in the year 2024. Cast including Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff along with a special appearance from Salman Khan is likely to take the box office to newer heights. It will arrive on Christmas day 25th December 2024; later it would also find its way on the web series Amazon Prime Video.
The frenzy over Baby John is escalating with the crowd, all anticipating eagerly to see how heartwarming drama will play in its sequences on the screen by conflicting with thrilling sequences of action. With Varun Dhawan leading it and Keerthy Suresh on the silver screen for the very first time, this becomes one of the most highly-awaited releases of the year.
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