Varun Dhawan’s 'Baby John' Struggles at Box Office After Strong Opening

The action-thriller, a remake of Tamil hit 'Theri,' faces mixed reviews and stiff competition from 'Pushpa 2' and 'Mufasa.'

After earning ₹12.5 crore on its opening day, 'Baby John' saw a sharp drop on day two, collecting ₹3.9 crore in India, for a total of ₹15.17 crore domestically.
'Baby John,' directed by Kalees and produced by Atlee, is Varun Dhawan's biggest opener in five years but falls short of surpassing the original 'Theri' or competing films like 'Pushpa 2.'
The film has received mixed reviews, with some praising Varun Dhawan's performance and Salman Khan's cameo, while others criticized its disjointed narrative and lack of emotional depth.
The movie faces tough competition from Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2,' which remains dominant in its third week, and Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King.'
Despite its shortcomings, the film's action sequences and background score have been acknowledged as highlights by audiences and critics alike.