The taster cut for Baby John, Atlee’s upcoming action film starring Varun Dhawan, was recently released and has generated considerable excitement among fans and colleagues alike. Among those praising the clip is actress Alia Bhatt, who took to social media to share her enthusiasm over Varun’s rugged new look and intense performance glimpsed in the teaser. Known for his versatility, Varun’s transformation in Baby John promises a high-energy character, marking his first fully action-centered role since films like Badlapur and Dishoom.
Alia expressed her excitement on her Instagram story, enthusiastically reacting to the teaser. “Wow wow wow wow!! What is happening!!” she wrote, before highlighting Varun’s successful year-end lineup with projects like Citadel and now Baby John, saying, “VD first Citadel and now Baby John, really taking over the end of the year.” She further appreciated her peers in the project, adding, “And then to see two of the best actors we have today @keerthysureshofficial & @wamiqagabbiofficial can’t wait to see it all come to life.” Her post quickly gained attention, with many fans echoing her anticipation in the comments.
In the short clip, Varun sports a rugged look with chiselled abs, showing off a gritty persona that departs from his previous roles. The teaser focuses on him in intense action sequences, hinting at the high-energy storyline that fans can expect from Atlee’s direction. Baby John is an official remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil hit Theri, which starred Vijay in a similar role and achieved both commercial success and critical acclaim.
With Alia’s appreciation adding to the buzz, Baby John has quickly become one of the year’s most anticipated films. As Varun and the team bring this action-packed remake to life, the film is expected to appeal to both action fans and those curious to see Varun in a new light.