Rajkummar Rao’s latest venture into the gangster genre, ‘Maalik,’ is facing a significant challenge at the box office, still needing to recover a large portion of its budget after just four days.
A Lukewarm Welcome for Maalik
The highly anticipated film, starring Rajkummar Rao in a gritty new role, opened to a subdued response from audiences. Despite the buzz around Rao’s transition into the crime drama genre, the initial footfall was not as robust as hoped.
This lukewarm start set the tone for its opening weekend. While the film did see a modest increase in collections over Saturday and Sunday, it wasn’t enough to generate substantial momentum.
Weekend Figures and Monday’s Dip
By the end of its first weekend, ‘Maalik’ had accumulated an estimated Rs 14.25 crore across India. This figure, though an improvement from its opening day, indicated that the film was struggling to capture a wider audience.
The crucial Monday test proved difficult for the movie. According to industry tracking firm Sacnilk, ‘Maalik’ collected approximately Rs 1.65 crore on its fourth day. This brought the film’s total domestic collection to an estimated Rs 15.90 crore.
The Road to Recovery: A Significant Gap
The current box office figures highlight a substantial gap between the film’s earnings and its production budget. ‘Maalik’ is reportedly still around Rs 40 crore short of recovering its costs, making the path to profitability a steep climb.
For any film, the weekdays after the opening weekend are vital for sustaining box office numbers. A significant drop on Monday often signals challenges ahead, making it harder for a movie to achieve financial success.
- ‘Maalik’s’ estimated total domestic collection after 4 days: Approximately Rs 15.90 crore.
- Weekend collection for the film: Estimated at Rs 14.25 crore.
- Day 4 (Monday) collection: Around Rs 1.65 crore.
- The film is still an estimated Rs 40 crore short of recovering its budget.
The coming days will be critical for ‘Maalik’ to demonstrate stronger staying power and attract more viewers to narrow this significant budget deficit.
