Fri Dec 27 00:52:08 UTC 2024: ## Varun Dhawan’s “Baby John” Underwhelms on Opening Day, Grossing Only ₹12.50 Crore

**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Varun Dhawan’s highly anticipated film, “Baby John,” opened to disappointing box office numbers on its Christmas Day release. Despite a cameo by Salman Khan and the film being a remake of the successful Tamil film “Theri,” the movie failed to meet expectations, grossing only ₹12.50 crore on its opening day, according to Scanilk reports.

This pales in comparison to the ongoing success of Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa 2,” which celebrated its 21st day in theaters by earning ₹19.75 crore – significantly outperforming “Baby John” even three weeks into its run. “Baby John’s” underwhelming performance is particularly surprising given director Atlee’s track record of delivering high-grossing films.

While Varun Dhawan is known for romantic roles, “Baby John” features action sequences that critics suggest may have alienated some viewers. Despite its Christmas release, the film did not capitalize on the holiday’s potential box office boost.

While the makers remain hopeful that the weekend will bring improved numbers, the initial figures suggest that “Baby John” may struggle to recoup its production costs. The film’s underperformance presents a stark contrast to the anticipation surrounding its release.

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