Baby John, starring Varun Dhawan, opened with a solid ₹12 crore but couldn't beat Vijay's blockbuster, Theri.
The film had high expectations, being a remake of a Tamil hit, but audience reception was mixed.
Varun's performance was praised, but comparisons with Vijay's original left fans divided on the adaptation.
The movie excelled in metro cities but struggled to connect with smaller towns on its opening day.
A combination of nostalgia for Theri and remake fatigue may have impacted Baby John's box office.
Fans of the original were critical of changes in the remake, highlighting the challenges of recreating classics.
Baby John's future collections will rely on positive word of mouth to maintain steady earnings.