As of January 4, 2025, Varun Dhawan’s film Baby John has faced significant challenges at the box office, earning only ₹45 lakh on its second Friday. The film, which also stars Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi, was released on December 25, 2024, and initially opened with a decent collection of ₹11.25 crore. However, it has since seen a sharp decline in earnings.
Daywise Box Office Collection Data
Here’s the detailed day-wise net collection for Baby John in India:
- Day 1 (December 25): ₹11.25 Cr
- Day 2 (December 26): ₹4.75 Cr (-57.78%)
- Day 3 (December 27): ₹3.65 Cr (-23.16%)
- Day 4 (December 28): ₹4.25 Cr (+16.44%)
- Day 5 (December 29): ₹4.75 Cr (+11.76%)
- Day 6 (December 30): ₹1.85 Cr (-61.05%)
- Day 7 (December 31): ₹2.15 Cr (+16.22%)
- Day 8 (January 1): ₹2.75 Cr (+27.91%)
- Day 9 (January 2): ₹1.00 Cr (-63.64%)
- Day 10 (January 3): ₹0.45 Cr (-55%)
Total Collections
- India Net Collection: ₹36.85 Crores
- Worldwide Collection: Estimated at around ₹60 Crores
The film has suffered a significant drop in collections, losing approximately 2500 shows as demand dwindled.
Cast and Crew
Baby John features a prominent cast:
- Varun Dhawan as DCP Satya Verma / John Desvilla
- Keerthy Suresh as Dr. Meera Verma, Satya’s wife
- Wamiqa Gabbi as Tara / Adhira Verman IPS, Khushi’s teacher
- Jackie Shroff as Babbar Sher / Nanaji
- Rajpal Yadav as Head Constable Ram Sevak / Jackie
- Zara Zyanna as Khushi Verma, Satya and Meera’s daughter
- Additional cast includes Sheeba Chaddha, Zakir Hussain, Prakash Belawadi, and cameos by Salman Khan and Diljit Dosanjh.
The film is directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee along with Murad Khetani under the banners of Jio Studios, Cine1 Studios, and A for Apple Studios.
Reviews and Ratings
Baby John has received mixed to negative reviews from critics:
- IMDb: Rating of 7.0/10
- Times of India: Rating of 2/5
- Bollywood Hungama: Rating of 3/5
Critics have pointed out that despite its high budget and star cast, the film failed to resonate with audiences due to a weak storyline and lackluster execution.
Critical Reception Highlights
Reviewers noted that Baby John, which is a Hindi remake of the Tamil film Theri, struggled to capture the essence of its predecessor and did not meet the expectations set by its promotional campaign.
OTT Release Date
The OTT release date for Baby John has not been officially announced yet; however, it is expected to be available on major streaming platforms approximately two months after its theatrical release.
Conclusion
Baby John has struggled significantly at the box office, facing tough competition from other films like Pushpa 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King. With its current trajectory, it is projected to finish with a lifetime collection around ₹40 crore in India and approximately ₹60 crore worldwide.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are subject to updates as new data becomes available and may vary based on different sources.
