Varun Dhawan’s latest film, Baby John, has struggled to maintain momentum at the box office, particularly following its opening weekend. As of December 30, 2024, the film’s total collection stands at ₹28.65 crore after five days of release, with a disappointing ₹4.75 crore earned on Sunday.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
Here’s the breakdown of Baby John’s box office collections:
- Day 1 (December 25): ₹11.25 crore
- Day 2 (December 26): ₹5.13 crore
- Day 3 (December 27): ₹3.65 crore
- Day 4 (December 28): ₹4.25 crore
- Day 5 (December 29): ₹4.75 crore
Film Overview and Performance
Despite a strong opening day, where Baby John recorded the highest opening day collection among remake films released post-pandemic, the film has faced significant challenges in sustaining its audience. The film, which is an adaptation of Atlee’s Tamil blockbuster Theri, has been unable to capitalize on its initial success.
With a production budget of ₹160 crore, projections indicate that Baby John may struggle to reach even ₹60 crore in total earnings, making it unlikely to recover its costs. The film’s overall occupancy rate has been low, averaging around 17.38% across various cities.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast, including:
- Varun Dhawan as DCP Satya Verma IPS / John
- Keerthy Suresh as Meera Verma, Satya’s wife (making her Hindi film debut)
- Wamiqa Gabbi as Khushi’s teacher
- Jackie Shroff as Babbar Sher, the main antagonist
- Zara Zyanna as Khushi Verma, Satya and Meera’s daughter
- Rajpal Yadav as Head Constable Ram Sevak
- Sheeba Chaddha as Satya’s mother
- Special appearances by Sanya Malhotra and Salman Khan.
Storyline
Baby John follows the story of DCP Satya Verma, who confronts a notorious politician named Babbar Sher after killing his son for committing a grave crime. This act leads Babbar Sher to destroy Satya’s family, leaving only his daughter Khushi alive. To protect her, Satya fakes his death and starts a new life in Kerala as Baby John.
However, when Babbar Sher discovers that Satya is still alive, he threatens their peaceful existence, prompting Satya to seek vengeance and protect his daughter from impending danger.
Critical Reception
Baby John has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. While Varun Dhawan’s performance and the action sequences have been praised, many viewers felt that the film did not live up to expectations due to its pacing and screenplay issues.
- Times of India Rating: ★★½ (2.5/5)
- ETimes Rating: ★★½ (2.5/5)
Conclusion
As Baby John continues its run in theaters, it faces stiff competition from other films like Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2, which is performing significantly better at the box office. With limited time left in theaters and dwindling audience interest, Baby John’s prospects for recovery appear bleak.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are based on estimates and may vary as new data becomes available.
