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Baby John Box Office Day 1: Varun Dhawan’s Action Debut Earns ₹12.5 Crore on Christmas

 Baby John box office Day 1 saw Varun Dhawan’s action-packed debut earning ₹12.5 crore on Christmas. Can this pan-Indian entertainer overcome tough competition?
 
Baby John Box Office Day 1

Baby John box office collection Day 1 stood at a moderate ₹12.5 crore, marking a lukewarm start for Varun Dhawan’s highly anticipated action film. Released on Christmas Day, the film was expected to capitalize on the holiday buzz and Varun’s star power. Directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, Baby John promised a “mass” entertainer vibe, but its opening numbers indicate a challenging road ahead amidst tough competition from Pushpa 2: The Rule and Mufasa: The Lion King.

Baby John Box Office Collection Day 1: Occupancy and Performance

On its first day, Baby John recorded a 24.97% occupancy rate in Hindi-speaking markets. The Delhi-NCR region saw 1,046 shows with 25.75% occupancy, while Mumbai reported 801 shows with a slightly better 26.25% turnout. Despite the buzz surrounding its pan-Indian appeal, these figures fell short of expectations, especially for a Christmas release.

The film faced stiff competition, with Pushpa 2 earning ₹19.75 crore on its 21st day (₹15 crore from Hindi shows) and Mufasa: The Lion King making ₹14.25 crore on its sixth day. Both competitors leveraged their established fan bases and strong word-of-mouth, overshadowing Baby John's debut.

Baby John is Varun Dhawan’s first release in two years, following Bhediya (2022), which opened at ₹7.48 crore and closed at ₹66.65 crore. His previous outing, Jugjugg Jeeyo, collected ₹9.28 crore on its opening day and achieved ₹85.03 crore in its lifetime run. Varun’s biggest opener, Kalank, debuted with ₹21.6 crore but failed to sustain momentum, ending its run with ₹80 crore.

Can Baby John Bounce Back?

Despite the underwhelming start, Baby John has the holiday season working in its favor. The film stars Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff, and Wamiqa Gabbi, who played pivotal roles in promoting the movie. However, mixed reviews and fierce competition may hinder its chances at recovery. To maintain a stronghold, the film will need a positive word-of-mouth boost in the coming days.

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