Filmmaker Atlee`s much-awaited action drama film starring Varun Dhawan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Keerthy Suresh is slated to hit the cinemas on Christmas. However, speculations are that the movie will face tough competition as Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna`s Pushpa 2 is still ruling the box office. Pushpa 2: The Rule had a worldwide release on December 5, 2024, and has collected over Rs 1400 crore. 

Atlee clarifies Baby John is not clashing with Allu Arjun`s Pushpa 2

Despite this mega clash, Atlee is confident of the success of Baby John and dismissed the idea of a `clash` between the two films. At a recent press meet, the Jawan director provided a clarification on why he thinks it is not a clash. The director said, "It’s an ecosystem. Me and Allu Arjun sir are very good friends. We’re releasing Baby John in the fourth week of December, not head-to-head. So don’t call it a clash. There’s no conflict here. We’re aware that Pushpa 2 shifted from August to December, and we’ve planned our release around Christmas. We’re all professionals, and we know how to handle this."