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Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Struggles at Box Office, Fails to Meet Expectations

The ₹160 crore action remake has grossed ₹30.5 crore in six days, with sharp declines after its opening day performance.

  • The film earned ₹1.85 crore on its sixth day, bringing its total collection to ₹30.5 crore, far below its ₹160 crore budget.
  • 'Baby John' set a record for the highest opening day collection among post-pandemic remakes with ₹11.25 crore but saw steep drops in subsequent days.
  • The movie had an overall theatre occupancy of 10.77% on Day 6, with night shows performing slightly better than others.
  • Critics have pointed to a lack of engaging storytelling and ineffective pacing, with the film receiving mixed to negative reviews.
  • Industry analysts predict the movie's lifetime earnings will fall under ₹60 crore, making it unlikely to recover its production costs.
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