Keerthy Suresh on Varun Dhawan's Baby John: 'I'm not scared because...'

Keerthy Suresh, currently promoting her upcoming film Raghu Thatha, also shared her thoughts on her role in the Hindi debut movie Baby John. Directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, Baby John is a remake of the 2016 Tamil blockbuster Theri. The original film was a major milestone in Atlee's career, establishing him as a significant force in Tamil cinema. Now, eight years later, the Hindi version stars Varun Dhawan in the role originally played by Thalapathy Vijay, with Keerthy stepping into the shoes of Samantha Ruth Prabhu's character, Mithra.

Given Keerthy's recent string of strong, female-driven roles, some have questioned whether Baby John is the right choice for her Hindi film debut. However, Keerthy is confident that this project is the perfect way to introduce herself to a new audience in North India.

She expressed her admiration for Samantha's portrayal of Mithra in Theri, which influenced her decision to join the remake. "I’ve always looked up to Sam's character in Theri because it's such a beautifully written role, and she played it effortlessly," Keerthy told Galatta Plus.

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"It's always scary to do remakes, but this one, I’m not scared. The character has been written beautifully, it has been picturized very well. It has come out very well. I have all my hopes high on Baby John," she added.

Keerthy also reflected on the importance of choosing certain roles early in her career, even if they are not the main focus. "At the beginning of your career, it's okay to do roles where you just come and go, until you prove yourself. But now, after Mahanati, I’m more selective," she said.

However, Keerthy also emphasized the importance of staying open to all types of roles. "I don't mind if my space in the film is less as long as there is something interesting and beautiful about it. I want to experiment with all types of characters, and this is the time to explore," she said.

Raghu Thatha is a period comedy-drama in which Keerthy plays the role of a Tamil woman resisting Hindi imposition.

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