“Baby John,” a Hindi-language action thriller directed by Kalees, is a remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil film “Theri.” The film stars Varun Dhawan in the titular role, alongside Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff. Produced by Jio Studios, Cine1 Studios, Vipin Agnihotri Films, and A for Apple Studios, the movie was released on December 25, 2024, coinciding with Christmas.
Budget:
The production budget for “Baby John” is estimated to be between ₹160 crore and ₹180 crore.
“Baby John,” released on December 25, 2024, is a Hindi-language action thriller starring Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff. Directed by Kalees, the film is a remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil film “Theri.”
Day 1 Box Office Collection:
- India Net Collection: ₹11.25 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹13.5 crore
- Overseas Collection: ₹3 crore
- Worldwide Total Collection: ₹16.5 crore
The film had an overall 24.97% occupancy in Hindi-speaking regions on its opening day. Despite the holiday release, “Baby John” faced stiff competition from other major releases, such as “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” which impacted its box office performance.
Conclusion:
“Baby John” opened to mixed critical reception and modest box office earnings, especially when compared to its substantial production budget. The film’s performance was further impacted by stiff competition from other major releases during the holiday season.
“Baby John,” released on December 25, 2024, is a Hindi-language action thriller starring Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff. Directed by Kalees, the film is a remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil film “Theri.”
Public Reception:
The film has received mixed reactions from audiences:
Positive Feedback: Some viewers have praised Varun Dhawan’s performance and the film’s action sequences, describing it as a “holiday treat” and a “crown jewel of modern cinema.”
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Negative Feedback: Conversely, other audience members have expressed disappointment, citing a lack of originality and coherence in the narrative.
