Baby John Day 1 Box Office Collection

Varun Dhawan stuns audiences with a gritty, raw performance in Baby John, a refreshing shift from his usual light-hearted roles.

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Baby John is projected to earn Rs. 13-15 crore on its opening day, making it the biggest non-franchise post-pandemic Bollywood opener.

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Releasing during the Christmas holidays, Baby John enjoys a significant box office boost, outshining many recent Bollywood releases.

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Facing tough rivals like Pushpa 2 and Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, Baby John holds its ground with strong early numbers.

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Baby John surpasses films like Satyaprem Ki Katha and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani in its opening collections.

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The film ranks second in Hindi circuits, trailing Pushpa 2, and third in metropolitan areas, behind Pushpa 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King.

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Directed by Kalees and presented by Atlee, the movie features Keerthy Suresh, Jackie Shroff, Wamiqa Gabbi, and a special cameo by Salman Khan.

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