On X (formerly Twitter), Shah Rukh shared, “What an exciting trailer. Well done, really looking forward to seeing the film…. @kalees_dir your #BabyJohn is everything like you—energetic and full of action. @Atlee_dir go forth and conquer now as a producer. Love you. @Varun_dvn I am so happy to see you like this, all tough. @bindasbhidu deadly you look Jaggu da… @keerthyofficial #WamiqaGabbi all the best…. A complete package, wishing goodness to the whole team.” He also included a link to the trailer in his post.
Varun Dhawan Expresses Gratitude
Varun Dhawan, thrilled by Shah Rukh’s recognition, responded with heartfelt thanks. He wrote, “Thank you, @iamsrk sir for your kind words and support for #BabyJohn. Your encouragement is fuel for every artist. Hope to make you proud bade bhaiya.” Varun’s transformation into a rugged, action-oriented character for Baby John has already received widespread praise from fans and industry insiders.
What an exciting trailer. Well done really looking forward to seeing the film….@kalees_dir your #BabyJohn is everything like u. Energetic and full of action. @Atlee_dir go forth and conquer now as a producer. Love u. @Varun_dvn I am so happy to see u like this, all tough.…
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) December 9, 2024
Atlee Acknowledges Shah Rukh Khan’s Support
At the trailer launch event in Pune on Monday, producer and writer Atlee expressed his gratitude to Shah Rukh Khan, with whom he collaborated on the 2023 blockbuster Jawan. Acknowledging SRK’s influence, Atlee stated, “Shah Rukh Khan sir, without him, I wouldn’t have made it to Bollywood or directed a film. Now, I’m producing a film because of his support. Wherever you are, please bless us.”
Glamorous Trailer Launch Event
The trailer launch for Baby John turned into a star-studded affair, featuring Varun Dhawan alongside co-stars Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi, director Kalees, and producers Atlee, Murad Khetani, and Jyoti Deshpande. Acclaimed composer S. Thaman, who scored the film’s music, was also in attendance.Baby John is set to release on December 25, 2024, coinciding with the Christmas holiday. The film will face stiff competition from Shah Rukh Khan’s animated venture Mufasa: The Lion King and Nana Patekar’s intense drama Vanvaas.