“Baby John,” directed by Kalees and featuring Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff, and a cameo by Salman Khan, hit theaters on December 25, 2024. The film’s production budget is estimated at ₹160–180 crore, including costs for prints and advertising (Times of India).
On its opening day, “Baby John” garnered approximately ₹11.25 crore net in India. However, the second day saw a steep decline of around 60%, with collections dropping to ₹4.5 crore net. This brings the film’s total net collection in India to ₹15.75 crore over two days (Sacnilk). Globally, the movie grossed around ₹16 crore on its first day .
Given its hefty budget, “Baby John” would need to achieve a minimum of ₹190–200 crore to be deemed a box office success. The upcoming weekend will play a crucial role in determining the film’s overall performance.
Baby John – Day 2 Box Office Collection (All Languages Worldwide)
Budget:
- The estimated budget for “Baby John” is ₹160–180 crore, which includes production costs and marketing expenses.
Day 2 Box Office Collections (Worldwide):
- India Nett Collection (All Languages): ₹4.5 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹5.3 crore
- Overseas Collection: ₹2.2 crore
- Worldwide Gross Collection: ₹7.5 crore
Total (2 Days) Worldwide Collection:
- India Nett: ₹15.75 crore
- Worldwide Gross: Approx. ₹23.5 crore
Analysis:
- The movie experienced a 60% drop in collections on Day 2 compared to its opening day.
- It needs to pick up over the weekend to recover costs, given its high production budget.
