The Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff starrer “Baby John” has achieved the 8th highest opening of 2024 at the box office with its impressive Day 2 collection. Produced by Atlee, the filmmaker behind the blockbuster “Jawan,” the film has generated significant buzz. Despite stiff competition and mixed reviews, the movie has managed to secure its place among the top openers of the year.
Day 3 Box Office Collection (Worldwide)
- India (Net): ₹3.65 crore
- India (Gross): ₹4.35 crore
- Overseas: ₹2.00 crore
- Worldwide Total (Day 3): ₹6.35 crore
Cumulative Collection (First 3 Days)
- India (Net): ₹19.65 crore
- India (Gross): ₹23.50 crore
- Overseas: ₹4.10 crore
- Worldwide Total (First 3 Days): ₹27.60 crore
Budget
- Production Cost: ₹135 crore
- Marketing & Promotion: ₹25 crore
- Total Budget: ₹160 crore
Performance Analysis
- The film opened decently with ₹11.25 crore on Day 1 but saw a sharp drop on subsequent days.
- The third-day collections declined further, indicating weak word-of-mouth and competition from other major releases.
- With a budget of ₹160 crore, the film is far from its breakeven point, requiring at least ₹200 crore worldwide to be deemed profitable.
Challenges
- Competition: Other big releases, such as “Pushpa 2” and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” have significantly impacted the film’s performance.
- Mixed Reviews: Critics have called out the film’s weak screenplay and lack of emotional depth, leading to limited audience engagement.
Final Word
“Baby John” faces an uphill battle to recover its production costs. The upcoming weekend collections will play a critical role in determining the film’s long-term fate at the box office.
