Baby John was an action movie starring Varun Dhawan and Wamiqa Gabbi but did nothing for the hype. With strong opening numbers, the film went down the drain rather quickly, with a weak, predictable storyline, poorly executed action sequences, and shallowly developed characters. The attempt to infuse dramatic depth with high octane action did not really work well since it came across as a clichéd, emotionally unengaging film. It did not help that word-of-mouth was poor, and negative reviews contributed to a sharp box-office fall. Ultimately, Baby John emphasizes cohesive storytelling and character-driven narratives irrespective of star power or spectacle.