The much-anticipated Christmas release of 2024, Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh, opened to underwhelming box office numbers on its first day. Despite festive buzz, the film collected ₹11.25 crores on Wednesday, far below the predicted ₹13–16 crores. Competing with Pushpa 2 and Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, the film struggled to make a significant impact.
Impact of Competition
The massive success of Pushpa 2 in mass circuits and Mufasa: The Lion King in urban multiplexes heavily influenced Baby John’s opening day performance. Both films have enjoyed strong audience traction, leaving limited room for the Varun-Keerthy starrer to shine. The midweek release, coinciding with the Christmas holiday, provided some respite, but not enough to match pre-release projections of ₹17–20 crores.
Box Office Outlook
While Baby John benefitted slightly from the festive holiday, sustaining momentum over the extended weekend will be critical. The film must perform consistently till Sunday to secure a respectable first-week total.
What’s Next for ‘Baby John’?
The coming days will determine whether Baby John can overcome the stiff competition and establish itself as a holiday success. Fans eagerly await to see how the film fares against its formidable rivals.
