Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik Crosses Rs 15 Crore in 4 Days Despite Hollywood Competition
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Rajkummar Rao’s gritty gangster drama Maalik has posted a solid box office debut, crossing the ₹15 crore mark in just four days, even as it faced stiff competition from major Hollywood releases like Superman . The film, which premiered last Friday featuring Manushi Chhillar and Prosenjit Chatterjee, generated widespread interest despite a typical mid-week dip.
Here’s a breakdown of the first four days' performance:
Day 1 (Friday): Rs 3.75 crore
Day 2 (Saturday): Rs 5.25 crore
Day 3 (Sunday): Rs 5.25 crore
Day 4 (Monday): Rs 1.65–1.75 crore
Bringing the total to approximately Rs 15.6–16 crore net by Monday evening .
Despite the strong opening week, occupancy rates on Monday hovered between 8–10% nationwide, putting upward momentum on pause . That said, steady audiences and positive word-of-mouth have buoyed the film, even as blockbusters like Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth lead the charts .
Maalik, directed by Pulkit, is set in Allahabad and delves into themes of power and survival. Aside from Rao, the cast includes Manushi Chhillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saurabh Shukla, and others. With intense reviews praising Rao's rugged performance, whether the film can maintain its momentum into the second week will be the next box-office test.
