Keerthy Suresh recently revealed that Samantha recommended her for the Hindi film Baby John, a remake of Atlee’s Tamil hit Theri (2016). In the original, Samantha played a key role, which Keerthy took over in the remake. Speaking to Galatta India, Keerthy expressed gratitude towards Samantha for believing in her ability to portray the character, despite her initial fear of stepping into the role.

Keerthy shared that Samantha’s support meant a lot to her, recalling a heartwarming Instagram story where Samantha praised her performance. Keerthy called Baby John a dream debut, adding that she was thrilled to play a character she truly loved. While the film itself hasn’t impressed audiences widely, critics have lauded Keerthy’s performance, describing her as a talent to watch out for in Bollywood.

The film, directed by Kalees, features Keerthy as Meera, with her acting and dialogue delivery being widely appreciated. Reviews highlighted her performance as a standout, proving her potential in Hindi cinema.

On the personal front, Keerthy recently got married to her longtime partner, Antony, in a traditional South Indian wedding in Goa. Antony, a businessman from Kochi with ventures in Dubai and Chennai, owns a chain of resorts. Photos and videos from their ceremony went viral, capturing widespread attention.