Varun Dhawan on Baby John being a Theri remake: We had to change a lot

At a recent press event, actor Varun Dhawan addressed questions about his upcoming film, Baby John.

Which is Bollywood’s take on the 2016 Tamil film, Theri. The film, directed by Kalees, is set to release on December 25. Dhawan clarified that Baby John is not a direct remake of the original but an adaptation with significant changes. He explained, “When Atlee came with this film, there was a reason behind it, and he said that we had to change a lot of the geography of the film. We have to use it as an adaptation and not really a proper remake, and I think that’s what’s done.”

He further said that audiences expecting a frame-by-frame recreation of Theri might be disappointed.

“Like you see, a lot of the frames and a lot of the story angles are different. So, if someone comes in expecting a book-by-book remake, they will be disappointed because that’s not what the film is. It’s an adaptation. We’re not running away from that, but it’s more of an adaptation,” he said.

According to the actor, the film offers a contemporary take on parenting and highlights issues of women’s safety in India. Additionally, it incorporates a storyline inspired by real events. “There’s a case — a big case — which is inspired by some real events, and that’s in the film as well. The role is also quite changed from that point of view,” he added.

Directed by Kalees, Baby John is produced by Atlee. The movie features Varun Dhawan in a rugged avatar and also stars Jackie Shroff, Keerthy Suresh, and Wamiqa Gabbi in prominent roles. Special appearances by Salman Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Sanya Malhotra add to its appeal.

Baby John is set to release on December 25 and promises high-octane action, along with a compelling narrative.