Baby John review: Atlee's mass entertainer wins hearts as action scenes, Salman Khan cameo steal the show

Varun Dhawan’s Baby John hit the theatres on December 25. The Twitter reviews are out as fans flock to the cinema halls to catch the action thriller on the silver screens. Movie critic, Taran Adarsh has called the film, “Mass Masala” and gave it a three-and-a-half star rating. One Twitter user hailed Varun Dhawan’s performance while for many, it was Salman Khan’s cameo that stole the show for them.

A Twitter user shared their excitement about Salman Khan's cameo in Baby John, praising it as a masterclass in how to do a star-studded appearance. They enthusiastically mentioned that Bollywood should take notes emphasizing that it was totally worth the money. The user even stated that they came to the movie solely to witness Salman Khan's performance, highlighting how impactful and entertaining his cameo was.


Another Twitter user claimed, “Baby John is the best Christmas release film in the last 5 years.”

A review hailed Baby John as a masterpiece and praised Varun Dhawan's performance, calling it the best of his career, and credited director Atlee for bringing out the actor's full potential. The review also highlighted how South Indian directors, like Atlee, excel at showcasing Bollywood stars in their most impressive light, further cementing the director's influence in Bollywood.

According to film critic, Taran Adarsh, Baby John is a hardcore mass entertainer packed with action. He believes that the film follows a traditional formula and still manages to create some impressive moments, particularly through its striking action sequences. The film critic further praised Varun Dhawan for his stellar performance in a mass-oriented role, delivering a powerful portrayal of the character. He added that the plot lacks novelty, director Kalees elevates the story with a larger-than-life approach, weaving in dramatic moments and intense action that keep the audience engaged.

Vivek Mishra praised Baby John as a thrilling mass entertainer, giving it a 4/5 rating. He highlighted Varun Dhawan’s performance, calling it the most "massy" of his career, and applauded director Atlee for crafting a blockbuster filled with high-energy action, emotional drama, and thrilling moments. The first half of the film is described as a "paisa vasool" and the second half is an emotionally charged sequences and a dramatic climax.

About Baby John

Baby John is an action thriller directed by Kalees stars Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Zara Zyanna, and Jackie Shroff. A remake of Atlee's 2016 Tamil film Theri, Baby John also draws inspiration from the 1990 Tamil film Chatriyan and the 2013 Hollywood film Homefront. In both versions, a former cop embarks on a mission to protect his daughter from past enemies.