‘Baby John’ Box Office Day 1: Varun Dhawan’s Film Struggles Against Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’ on Christmas Debut

Despite the festive season, ‘Baby John’ opens with ₹12.5 crore, falling short of the dominance maintained by ‘Pushpa 2’ and Kannada film ‘Max’.

December 26, 2024: Christmas Day brought a flurry of excitement to the box office, but Varun Dhawan’s ‘Baby John’ failed to capitalise on the festive momentum. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the film earned approximately ₹12.5 crore on its opening day, falling below industry expectations of ₹13 crore.

‘Pushpa 2’ Continues to Dominate

Meanwhile, Allu Arjun’s blockbuster ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ continued its remarkable run, collecting ₹19.75 crore on its 21st day in theaters. Despite facing competition from new releases, the Sukumar directorial remains unstoppable, driven by Allu Arjun’s powerful performance and an engaging storyline.

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Kannada Film ‘Max’ Shines Bright

Adding to the competitive Christmas lineup was Kichcha Sudeep’s ‘Max’, which surprised everyone by earning ₹10 crore on its opening day. This marked the highest-ever opening for a Kannada film in 2024, showing significant promise for an extended holiday weekend run.

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Mixed Reviews Impact ‘Baby John’

‘Baby John’ showcases Varun Dhawan in a high-energy action role, but early mixed reviews and intense competition from established blockbusters like ‘Pushpa 2’ and the fresh success of ‘Max’ have dented its opening prospects.

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What Lies Ahead?

While ‘Baby John’ had a decent start, it will need strong word-of-mouth publicity and consistent footfall over the weekend to sustain itself in a fiercely competitive market.

As for ‘Pushpa 2’, its box office success continues to soar, inching closer to becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

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