Baby John Review:  Varun Dhawan Starrer Receives Mixed Reactions

Baby John Review: Varun Dhawan Starrer Receives Mixed Reactions

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Varun Dhawan's Baby John, a remake of Vijay’s 2016 Tamil film Theri, opened to mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike

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The film features Varun Dhawan, Wamiqa Gabbi, Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff, Rajpal Yadav, Sheeba Chaddha, and Zara Zyanna in pivotal roles

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Fans praised Varun's performance, describing it as top-notch in this action-packed drama. However, critics found his portrayal misaligned with the film's tone

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Audiences raved about Salman Khan's cameo, especially his impactful entry, which added a star-studded moment to the film

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Mixed reactions to the supporting cast, with Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav receiving praise, but the overall coherence of the film was questioned

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Critics described the film as overly dramatic with predictable action sequences and an outdated storyline, calling it a bloated and incoherent mess.

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Baby John faces tough competition from Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King, struggling to match their success at the box office

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Baby John has been labeled one of the worst films of 2024 by critics, failing to deliver a compelling narrative despite its star-studded cast and high expectations

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