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Varun Dhawan’s Action Thriller 'Baby John' Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

The film, a remake of Atlee's Tamil hit 'Theri,' struggled at the box office but aims to find a wider audience on OTT platforms.

  • 'Baby John,' starring Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, and Wamiqa Gabbi, is now available for Amazon Prime Video subscribers worldwide.
  • The film, directed by Kalees, is an adaptation of the 2016 Tamil blockbuster 'Theri' and features Dhawan as DCP Satya Verma, a man leading a dual life to protect his daughter.
  • Released theatrically on December 25, 2024, the movie failed to perform commercially, earning only ₹61 crore against a reported budget of over ₹150 crore.
  • Despite its box office underperformance, the film highlights intense action sequences, emotional themes, and a star-studded cast including Jackie Shroff and a cameo by Salman Khan.
  • Varun Dhawan described the project as a career milestone, emphasizing the physical and emotional challenges of the role and his collaboration with director Atlee.
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