“BABY JOHAN” Film review:

Kalees’s full treatment to Varun Dhawan as Baby Johan/Satya Verme, slow motion, low angels, multiple action sequels, throughout swag, aerobatic dance couldn’t make this ChristMAS release a MASS film.

John D’Silva is living a peaceful life with his daughter, Khushi (Zara Zyanna), in Alappuzha, Kerala. His world changes when he grows close to Tara (Wamiqa Gabbi), Khushi’s teacher, and an unexpected incident reveals his true identity. Tara discovers that John is actually DCP Satya Verma, a powerful officer from Mumbai who faked his own death. But why did he do it? What is he running from? Who is Nanaji, and what caused their rift? These answers will unfold in the main movie.

This film is a remake of the Tamil film “Theri,” starring Vijay, directed by Atlee, released in 2016. The Hindi remake is bigger and louder but not necessarily better.

The heroines, Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi, are good actors but don’t have much to do. Jackie Shroff plays the main villain, Nanaji, in a larger-than-life way. However, his character doesn’t connect well with the story, especially why he is in jail.

“Baby John” offers a blend of action and emotion, with Varun Dhawan’s performance being a highlight. However, the film’s reliance on a familiar narrative has garnered mixed reactions from audiences.