After an impressive opening day, Varun Dhawan’s Baby John sees a significant decline on Day 2, with mixed reviews impacting its momentum.
December 27, 2024: Varun Dhawan’s Baby John, which hit theatres on December 25, started on a strong note with a ₹11.25 crore opening day collection. However, the film faced a sharp drop in numbers on Day 2, earning only ₹3.9 crore (nett) in India.
Box Office Performance
According to trade tracking website Sacnilk, the total domestic box office collection now stands at approximately ₹15.17 crore nett after two days.
Also Read: Varun Dhawan Confesses Impact Of ‘Salman Khan’s’ Role Will Be Long-Lasting In ‘Baby John’
- Day 1: ₹11.25 crore
- Day 2: ₹3.9 crore
- Total Collection: ₹15.17 crore
The film recorded an overall 9.39% occupancy in Hindi markets on its second day.
- Morning Shows: 5.85% occupancy
- Afternoon Shows: 11.23% occupancy
- Evening Shows: 11.09% occupancy
About Baby John
Directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, Baby John is the official Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster ‘Theri,’ which originally starred Vijay. The film stars Varun Dhawan in the titular role, alongside Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi in key roles. Supporting actors include Jackie Shroff and Rajpal Yadav, with a special cameo appearance by Salman Khan.
The film tells the gripping story of a cop who assumes a new identity to protect his daughter, only to be forced to confront his past when her life is threatened.
Audience and Critical Response
The movie opened to mixed reviews, with critics and audiences divided over its execution.
Also Read: Baby John Movie Review: A Bloated Masala Mess That Fails to Deliver
Challenges at the Box Office
Despite the strong star cast and Atlee’s involvement, Baby John is struggling to maintain momentum against competition from Pushpa 2: The Rule and other holiday releases.
Looking Ahead
With the weekend approaching, it remains to be seen if Baby John can recover lost ground and attract more audiences to the theatres. For now, the film’s journey at the box office seems uncertain.
Stay tuned for further updates on Baby John’s box office performance!
Tags: Baby John, Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, Salman Khan, Atlee, Bollywood Box Office, Theri Remake, Action Thriller
