The OTT release of Baby John, which premiered in theaters on Christmas 2024, is anticipated to occur in February 2025. The film will be available for streaming on Prime Video, and prior to its full release, it is expected to be offered for rental within the next two weeks. Subsequently, by February 28, 2025, subscribers of the streaming platform will have the opportunity to view this action thriller featuring Varun Dhawan in the lead role.

Baby John as a reimagining of Theri

In Baby John, director Kalees presents a reimagined version of Atlee's 2016 Tamil film Theri. The principal cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Zara Zyanna, Keerthy Suresh, and Jackie Shroff.

The narrative of Baby John revolves around a courageous police officer who leads a dual life to shield his daughter from the dangerous criminal underworld. This tale follows a Deputy Commissioner of Police as he undergoes a transformation and embarks on a mission to safeguard his family.

The film's cinematography is handled by Kiran Koushik, with editing by Ruben, and the musical score is composed by Thaman S.

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Theatrical release and reception

Baby John was released in theaters on Christmas Eve, 2024, receiving mixed reviews from critics and experiencing a disappointing box office performance.

Initial estimates suggest that Baby John garnered between Rs. 11.25 and Rs. 13.50 crore net on its opening day in Indian cinemas. As of January 2, 2025, the film has accumulated Rs. 39.74 crore in India and Rs. 13.66 crore internationally, totaling Rs. 53.4 crore worldwide. By the conclusion of its theatrical run, it is projected to have earned between Rs. 56.49 and Rs. 59 crore globally.

Post-release performance and financial losses

The film's marketing and promotional efforts were notably insufficient, contributing to a lack of the essential excitement surrounding its release. With an opening gross of merely Rs. 12 crore, which is disappointing for a film aimed at a broad audience, the initial reception was underwhelming. The situation worsened as negative reviews led to adverse word of mouth, resulting in a significant decline in box office performance. After eight days in theaters, Baby John has garnered only Rs. 35 crore in India and Rs. 47 crore worldwide. Given the film's reported production budget of Rs. 160 crore, these earnings are alarmingly low. The drastic reduction in the number of theaters screening the film, from 4,300 to 1,800 within just eight days, underscores the severity of its decline.

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