'Maalik' box office collection Day 8: Rajkummar Rao's film slows down at ticket windows; earns Rs 60 lakhs on second Friday
Rajkummar Rao
, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar, and
Huma Qureshi
, saw its collections slow down with several new releases hitting the big screens.
The film collected an estimated Rs 60 lakhs, as per early estimates on Sacnilk.
The film opened to decent numbers last Friday with Rs 3.75 crore and built momentum over the weekend, collecting Rs 5.25 crore each on both Saturday and Sunday. However, the collections began dipping from Monday onward.
Occupancy Rates
Maalik recorded an overall 12.38% occupancy in Hindi 2D screens across India on its second Friday, with the highest turnout seen during night shows estimated at around 21.74%.
Regions like Lucknow and Jaipur had an occupancy rate of 16.75% -16.25%, relatively better, indicating some regional hold, but major metros like Mumbai and Bengaluru saw a drop to 11% and 9.75% respectively.
The morning and afternoon shows reported weak audience turnout, at 4.01% and 11.16% respectively, suggesting that the buzz surrounding the film is cooling off.
What Lies Ahead?
Directed by Pulkit, 'Maalik' blends drama and social commentary, with Rajkummar Rao once again at the centre of a grounded, intense narrative. The movie is getting mixed reports.
The coming days, especially Saturday and Sunday, will reveal whether Maalik has the legs to go beyond a modest run or if it will wrap up its theatrical journey under Rs 30 crore.
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