Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, saw a strong opening on its release day (December 25) with Rs 11.25 crore in India. However, the film struggled on its second day, with earnings dropping to Rs 4.5 crore, according to Sacnilk. This brings its total to Rs 15.75 crore (nett). The Baby John box office day 2 performance recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 11.09%, with the highest turnout during night shows.
Directed by Kalees and co-produced by Atlee and Priya Atlee, the film is a Hindi remake of the Tamil hit Theri. While the action-thriller generated buzz due to its star-studded cast, including Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff, and Wamiqa Gabbi, its second-day drop has raised questions about its long-term success. Critics have highlighted competition from Pushpa 2 and Mufasa, which may have affected Baby John’s box office performance.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh called the opening day figures “underwhelming,” noting that pre-release trends had predicted a higher collection due to the Christmas holiday. He stated, “A midweek release typically secures a strong start, but sustaining numbers till the weekend is key.”
Varun Dhawan’s commitment to the action sequences, with minimal use of body doubles, has been a talking point among fans. However, the film must rely on positive word-of-mouth and weekend footfalls to recover momentum.
For Dhawan, Baby John marks his biggest opening since Kalank in 2019. But with a 60% drop in earnings Baby John box office day 2, the coming days will be crucial for the film’s overall performance.
