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Pushpa 2 vs Baby John Box Office Clash: Allu Arjun Dominates Varun Dhawan in the Christmas Morning Occupancy Battle!

This Christmas season is a treat for cine-goers in India, with plenty of options at the box office. Today marks the release of Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh‘s action thriller Baby John. But how is it faring against the box office hit Pushpa 2? Let’s take a closer look at this fierce competition.

Pushpa 2 Day 21 Occupancy

Pushpa 2, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, is just a day away from completing its third week in theaters, and its performance has been exceptional. The film registered a morning occupancy of 21.26% in the Hindi belt, maintaining its status as the best-performing language at the box office.

Baby John Day 1 Occupancy

In contrast, Baby John had decent advance booking sales for its opening day. On its first morning, the film achieved an occupancy rate of 13.92%. The film’s performance largely hinges on word-of-mouth, and it may take some time for audiences to decide on spot bookings. Although critic reviews have been mixed, the Christmas holiday could work in its favor.

Pushpa 2 vs. Baby John Morning Occupancy

Despite Baby John’s release, Pushpa 2 continues to capture audience interest, starting Christmas with an impressive occupancy rate that exceeds Baby John by nearly 52% during the morning shows.It remains to be seen whether Baby John can turn the tide during the afternoon and evening screenings or if Pushpa 2 will maintain its undefeated status.

Screen Battle

Earlier reports indicated that Pushpa 2 distributor Anil Thadani of AA Films clashed with multiplexes over screen allocation, demanding 50% of the screen count even in its third week. Meanwhile, theater owners aimed to support Baby John‘s release, leading to tensions over screen space. Reportedly, Baby John has been allocated 2,500-3,000 screens in the Hindi belt, setting the stage for a thrilling box office battle this holiday season. Stay tuned to know more about the film only with us and if you have anything to share, do comment below. 

Ziya Khan

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