'Baby John' advance bookings: Over 21k tickets sold for Varun Dhawan's film releasing on Dec 25

Varun Dhawan’s latest film Baby John is gearing up for a grand opening with over 21,000 tickets sold for its first day. The advance booking has already raked in ₹67.86 crore, setting a promising tone for the Hindi remake of the Tamil action-thriller Theri. Directed by Kalees, the film has been creating buzz for its compelling storyline and a stellar cast.

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In Baby John, Varun Dhawan plays a police officer and single father, a role originally portrayed by Vijay in Theri. Joining him are celebrated actors Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff, adding significant star power to the project. Backed by Jio Studios, Cine1 Studios, Vipin Agnihotri Films, and A for Apple Productions, the film is co-produced by Atlee, Priya Atlee, Murad Khetani, and Jyoti Deshpande.

Scheduled for release on December 25, the movie aims to leverage the Christmas holidays. However, it faces stiff competition from Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Despite the potential clash, director Atlee dismissed rivalry rumors, emphasizing camaraderie between the two film teams. He revealed that Allu Arjun extended his best wishes to Varun Dhawan and congratulated the team on Baby John's success.

With high-octane action and emotional depth, Baby John is expected to draw families and action fans alike, setting the stage for a strong box-office run.