‘Maalik' set to enter Rajkummar Rao's top 10 highest-grossing films with Rs 21.14 crore in week 1
Rajkummar Rao
's latest release Maalik has completed its first week at the box office with a respectable total of Rs 21.14 crore (India net), putting the film on track to enter the Top 10 highest-grossing films of the actor's career.
The action drama, which opened modestly last Friday, has shown a steady trend over the weekdays, benefitting from positive word of mouth and Rao's dependable fan base. The film also featured
Manushi Chhillar
and Prosenjit in leading roles and it is directed by Pulkit.
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Here's a breakdown of Maalik's Week 1 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 1.75 crore
Day 5 (Tuesday): Rs 2.10 crore
Day 6 (Wednesday): Rs 1.75 crore
Day 7 (Thursday): Rs 1.29 crore (rough data)
Total Week 1 Collection: Rs 21.14 crore
While the film didn't have a blockbuster opening, its weekend hold and weekday stability have helped it accumulate a healthy first-week total. This performance puts Maalik just shy of displacing 'Roohi' also starring Janhvi Kapooor and Varun Sharma (Rs 21.93 crore) from the 10th spot on Rajkummar Rao's list of top earners. With the second weekend around the corner the film looked primed to enter the Top 10 list. Though one might wonder how far could the film go as
Mohit Suri
's Saiyaara starring
Ahaan Panday
and
Aneet Padda
has already taken a glorious start at the box office with its collection crossing Rs 4 crore mark till noon on first day.
Rajkummar Rao's Top Hindi Grossers (Net Collections):
Stree 2 – Rs 597.99 crore
Stree – Rs 129.83 crore
Bhool Chuk Maaf – Rs 72.73 crore
Srikanth – Rs 48.07 crore
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video – Rs 42.09 crore
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi – Rs 36.34 crore
Judgementall Hai Kya – Rs 34.45 crore
Bareilly Ki Barfi – Rs 34.27 crore
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga – Rs 22.45 crore
Roohi – Rs 21.93 crore
With Maalik currently at Rs 21.14 crore and growing, it is expected to cross Rs 23–24 crore by the end of its second weekend, ensuring it not only enters but firmly secures its spot in Rajkummar's Top 10 list.
The film's content-driven narrative and Rao's reliable performance have once again proved his bankability in mid-budget cinema. Maalik may not be a front-runner for top-tier box office glory, but it continues Rajkummar Rao's impressive streak of consistent box office performers in the post-pandemic era.
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