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The much-anticipated movie Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan and Rajpal Yadav, failed to impress at the box office. Despite its big budget and a stellar cast, the movie struggled to recover its costs. Rajpal Yadav has now spoken about the film’s poor performance and shared insights on how Varun Dhawan reacted to the setback.
Rajpal Yadav’s Role in Baby John
In Baby John, Rajpal Yadav played constable Ram Sevak, a close companion to Varun Dhawan’s character, DCP Satya Verma. While the movie was heavily criticized, Yadav’s performance stood out, especially a scene where he performed action for the first time in his career. Fans and critics alike appreciated his efforts.
Speaking about his role in a recent interview, Rajpal said, “If this wasn’t a remake, then this would have been the most well-made film of my 25-year career.” He added that the film’s box office performance was likely affected because it was a remake of the Tamil movie Theri.
Box Office Struggles
Baby John was made on a whopping budget of Rs 180 crore but managed to earn less than Rs 50 crore. The movie received mostly negative reviews, with critics pointing out issues in its writing and direction. According to a review by News18 Showsha, the first half of the movie was sluggish, while the second half, though better paced, lacked originality.
The storyline, centered around Inspector Satya Verma’s battle with his past and his fight against a dangerous criminal, was criticized for being predictable. The movie also starred Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff in key roles.
Is Varun Dhawan Depressed?
When asked if Varun Dhawan was depressed following the film’s failure, Rajpal Yadav dismissed the notion. He said, “Varun is such a sweet boy, very hardworking. He has always tried to do something different, and his attempts must be appreciated because it’s a big deal to take risks.”
Rajpal praised Varun’s dedication to experimenting with his roles, adding that he remains positive despite setbacks.
Why Baby John Failed
Rajpal Yadav believes that Baby John struggled because the audience had already seen the original Tamil film Theri. “Since Vijay had done it, the audience had already seen it, and because it was a remake, it affected the box office of the film,” he explained.
While Rajpal enjoyed working on the project and felt it had the potential to be a career highlight, the film ultimately didn’t resonate with audiences.
Conclusion
Despite the disappointing performance of Baby John, Rajpal Yadav remains optimistic about the efforts of the cast and crew. He believes the movie’s failure doesn’t reflect on Varun Dhawan’s talent or work ethic. As for Varun, the actor continues to focus on taking creative risks and exploring new roles.
With its high expectations and unfortunate box office results, Baby John serves as a reminder of the challenges of remakes in an ever-evolving film industry.
