Nachiket Samant's crime thriller Baby Do Die Do opened to a modest start at the Indian box office on its first day of release. Starring Huma Qureshi in the lead role, the film collected approximately ₹53 lakh net on Friday, July 3, as it began its theatrical journey.
The film, which also features Sikandar Kher, Chunky Pandey, Seema Pahwa, Rachit Singh, and Vidya Malvade in key roles, released alongside Yash Raj Films' high-profile spy thriller Alpha, which dominated the box office on its opening day. Despite the competition, Baby Do Die Do managed to secure approximately 800 shows across India and recorded an average occupancy of 5% in morning shows, which grew to 13% in evening shows and 20% in night shows.
Opening Day Performance
The film's day 1 collection of ₹53 lakh net equals approximately ₹62 lakh gross at the domestic box office. Directed by Nachiket Samant and produced by Saqib Saleem and Huma Qureshi under the banner Saleem Siblings and Pune-04 Picture LLP, the film has received positive initial reactions from audiences, with many praising Qureshi's performance as Baby Karmarkar, a deaf and mute contract killer in Mumbai.
The film's screenplay has been written by Jasmeet K Reen, Nachiket Samant, and Parveez Shaikh, with cinematography by Tojo Xavier and music by Arjun Iyer. The film features a unique visual style and a refreshingly different take on the action thriller genre.
Road Ahead
Given the limited showcasing and lack of pre-release buzz, the film's opening day collection is considered modest. However, with positive word-of-mouth and reviews starting to emerge, trade experts expect the film to show growth over the weekend. The film's journey serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by mid-budget films in a crowded market dominated by big-ticket releases.