Varun Dhawan’s much-anticipated film *Baby John*, a Hindi remake of the Tamil hit *Theri*, opened to mixed reactions at the box office on its first day. Despite high expectations and the star power of Dhawan, the film managed to rake in ₹12 crore on its opening day, falling short of beating the box office numbers set by Vijay’s original. *Theri* had a stronger debut in 2016, with its opening day collection significantly higher, making it a tough benchmark for *Baby John* to surpass.
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While ₹12 crore is still a solid start for a film, the opening day figures were not as explosive as some had hoped, especially given the hype around the movie’s release. The film, which has been promoted as a high-octane action thriller, has failed to match the success of its predecessor, *Theri*, which became a box office sensation. One of the factors contributing to this could be the audience’s preference for the original film, which was praised for its emotional depth and Vijay’s charismatic performance.
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The remake’s reception has also been mixed, with critics highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses in the performances and direction. Varun Dhawan, known for his versatility, did his best to bring a fresh touch to his role, but the film’s impact was not as strong as expected.
Despite the lukewarm opening, there is still hope for *Baby John* as word-of-mouth reviews and weekend growth could help boost its earnings. The film’s success or failure will ultimately depend on its performance over the next few days. For now, it remains to be seen if *Baby John* can recover and surpass expectations in the coming weeks or if it will struggle to reach its potential at the box office.
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