Varun Dhawan’s latest action-drama Baby John has encountered a significant downturn in box office earnings as it enters its second week. Despite a promising start, the film has struggled to maintain momentum, with collections dropping sharply. On its 13th day, Baby John managed to earn only ₹25 lakh, bringing its total earnings to ₹38.76 crore.
Box Office Performance Overview
As of January 7, 2025, here’s a breakdown of Baby John‘s box office collections:
- Total Collections After 13 Days: ₹38.76 crore
Daywise Box Office Collection
- Day 1 [1st Wednesday]: ₹11.25 crore
- Day 2 [1st Thursday]: ₹4.75 crore
- Day 3 [1st Friday]: ₹3.65 crore
- Day 4 [1st Saturday]: ₹4.25 crore
- Day 5 [1st Sunday]: ₹4.75 crore
- Day 6 [1st Monday]: ₹1.85 crore
- Day 7 [1st Tuesday]: ₹2.15 crore
- Day 8 [2nd Wednesday]: ₹2.75 crore
- Day 9 [2nd Thursday]: ₹1 crore
- Day 10 [2nd Friday]: ₹0.50 crore
- Day 11 [2nd Saturday]: ₹0.75 crore
- Day 12 [2nd Sunday]: ₹0.85 crore
- Day 13 [2nd Monday]: ₹0.26 crore
- Day 14 [2nd Tuesday]: ₹0 crore
The film’s second week has been particularly challenging, with daily collections reflecting a steep decline.
Cast and Crew
Baby John features a talented cast that includes:
- Varun Dhawan as Baby John
- Keerthy Suresh in her Bollywood debut
- Jackie Shroff
- Wamiqa Gabbi
- Rajpal Yadav
- Zara Zyanna
Directed by Kalees and presented by Atlee, the film is an official remake of the Tamil blockbuster Theri, which starred Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu.
Audience Reception and Ratings
Despite the star power of Varun Dhawan and the presence of Salman Khan, Baby John has not resonated well with audiences or critics. The film has received mixed to negative reviews, with ratings from various platforms as follows:
- IMDb: 2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 29% (Audience Score)
- BookMyShow: 3/5
- Indian Express: 1/5
Critics have particularly criticized the film for its weak screenplay, poor execution, and lack of emotional connection, leading to disappointing box office results.
What Lies Ahead?
With dwindling collections and reduced occupancy in theaters, the outlook for Baby John appears bleak. The film’s underperformance highlights the challenges faced by remakes in meeting audience expectations, especially in a post-pandemic landscape where original content is increasingly favored.
Disclaimer
Box office figures are compiled from various sources and may vary. The numbers provided are estimates and should be considered indicative of the film’s performance. In summary, while Baby John had a strong opening, its inability to sustain interest has resulted in a steep decline in box office collections, reflecting the unpredictable nature of audience preferences in today’s cinematic landscape.
