Baby John Movie Box Office Collection: Baby John,” directed by Kaliesh, starring Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, and Wamiqa Gabbi, has garnered a mix of reactions from both critics and audiences. The film, which released on Christmas Day, is considered a remake of Atlee Kumar’s Theri. It also features a special cameo by Salman Khan. While some viewers have praised the film, others have shared mixed reviews on social media. Here’s a look at the opening day collection.
Baby John Movie Box Office Collection Day 1
According to a report from Sacnilk, Baby John earned Rs. 12.51 crore on its opening day, including the morning and afternoon shows. The evening shows are expected to further boost the film’s earnings. On December 25, the Hindi occupancy rate was reported to be 21.35%. The film is facing tough competition from Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun, which continues to perform well even after three weeks in theaters.
Plot of Baby John:
The film revolves around DCP Satya Verma IPS, played by Varun Dhawan, a fearless police officer who takes on the dangerous politician, Babbar Sher (Jackie Shroff). Babbar seeks revenge for the death of his son, while Satya is trying to protect his daughter. To safeguard her, Satya leads a quiet life in Kerala. Critics, including Taran Adarsh, have given the movie a rating of 3 stars.
Baby John Box Office Collection: Early Estimates
As per early estimates, Baby John is expected to gross around Rs. 15 crore net on its first day in India. Here’s a breakdown of the anticipated collections by region:
- Mumbai Circuit: Rs. 4.08 crore (80-85% occupancy)
- Delhi-NCR: Rs. 3.58 crore (85-90% occupancy)
- South India: Rs. 3.07 crore (75-80% occupancy)
- Gujarat & Rajasthan: Rs. 2.57 crore (70-75% occupancy)
- Rest of India: Rs. 2.06 crore (65-70% occupancy)
Total Domestic Collection (Net): Rs. 15 crore
Baby john movie worldwide collection
Estimated to surpass Rs. 20 crore, factoring in strong overseas markets like the UAE and the USA.
Budget and Box Office Expectations for Baby John:
With a production and promotional budget of approximately Rs. 110 crore, Baby John will need to perform consistently well at the box office to be deemed a success. The film is expected to generate a significant amount of revenue, especially with its star cast and high expectations from the audience. The upcoming weekend will be crucial in determining its long-term box office performance.