Atlee, the director of the much-anticipated film Baby John, made a powerful and heartfelt statement during the trailer launch event that had fans buzzing. Known for his high-energy, larger-than-life filmmaking, Atlee took the opportunity to express his gratitude towards the key people who shaped his career, while also making a bold prediction about the film's lead star, Varun Dhawan.
The director began by thanking Shah Rukh Khan, whose support helped Atlee break into Bollywood. "First, I would like to thank SRK sir," Atlee said. "Without him, I would not have come to Bollywood and made a film, and now I am producing a film. Thanks to SRK sir, please bless us."
Atlee then turned his gratitude towards Thalapathy Vijay, the South Indian megastar who has been a constant mentor and source of guidance. "My brother, he is my heart, my soul," Atlee said. “Whatever I am today is because of him.”
Next, Atlee thanked Salman Khan, who, despite his busy schedule, agreed to be a part of Baby John. "Salman Khan sir has a very big heart to be a part of Baby John," Atlee said, praising the actor's generosity and support for the project.
The most intriguing part of Atlee’s speech, however, was his mention of Varun Dhawan. He revealed that even before the release of Jawan, Varun was one of the few who believed in him. "The best thing, after SRK sir, is one person who believed in me before Jawan released, and that person is Varun Dhawan," Atlee shared.
Atlee then made a bold promise: "We are creating one more superstar. To understand this better, what the film Animal did to Ranbir sir, I think Baby John, with God’s blessings, will do that to Varun sir."
Atlee hinted that Baby John would be a similar breakthrough for Varun Dhawan, propelling him to new heights in the industry. This statement generated immediate excitement and intrigue, with fans now eager to see how Varun's role in Baby John will unfold and what makes this film such a potential game-changer for him.
The trailer launch left audiences in awe, with its thrilling action and promise of a larger-than-life cinematic experience. The film is all set to hit the cinemas on 25th December, 2024.