Keerthy Suresh, the National Award-winning actress, made her Bollywood debut last week in Baby John, an action thriller directed by Kalees. Starring opposite Varun Dhawan, Keerthy delivered a performance that’s already winning hearts. But what many might not know is that her landing the role came with a special twist, thanks to her Mahanati co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu who had recommended Keerthy’s name to Atlee.
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In a recent interaction, Keerthy shared that Samantha had recommended her for the part in Baby John. This Hindi remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil hit Theri originally featured Samantha in the same role. According to Keerthy, Samantha had faith in her ability to bring this complex character to life. Keerthy revealed that even Varun had mentioned how Samantha had her in mind for the role. What made this gesture even more meaningful to Keerthy was Samantha’s public support. After seeing the trailer of Baby John, Samantha shared an Instagram story, expressing how she couldn’t imagine anyone else playing the role. For Keerthy, this support meant the world and made her Bollywood debut all the more special.
Keerthy and Samantha share a warm camaraderie, having worked together in the critically acclaimed Telugu film Mahanati. Samantha’s trust in Keerthy’s talent during such a pivotal moment highlights their bond, built on mutual admiration and respect.
Interestingly, Samantha’s connection to Baby John doesn’t stop there. She also played a key role in Varun Dhawan’s preparation for the film. After working with Varun on Citadel: Honey Bunny, Samantha encouraged him to take on challenging projects like Baby John, boosting his confidence along the way. For Keerthy, stepping into Bollywood with such a strong support system made the journey smoother. She also acknowledged how much she admired Samantha’s portrayal in the original Theri and how daunting it was to recreate the magic for a new audience.
Baby John, which also features Jackie Shroff, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rajpal Yadav, is already creating waves. With Samantha’s influence and Keerthy’s performance, the film is poised to make its mark.