Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Maalik’ has hit a rough patch at the box office as it entered its second week. On Day 8, the film collected just Rs 60 lakhs. This marks a steep fall of over 55% compared to its Thursday earnings. ‘Maalik’s total domestic net collection now stands at Rs 21.79 crore, as reported by the Sacnilk website.While some drop after the first week is common, the extent of the fall has raised concerns about the film’s hold in its second weekend. The national occupancy average was 12.38%,. It had a slightly better turnout during night shows at 21.74%.
Strong Opening Weekend, But Will It Sustain?
‘Maalik’ had a promising start with Rs 14.25 crore collected in its opening weekend.The weekdays that followed saw a steady decline. But it is not an alarming one, until the second Friday’s sharp drop. If Saturday and Sunday can bring even a moderate surge, the film may still find some stability going forward.
Performances Keep the Buzz Alive
The film is a political crime drama directed by Pulkit. The film tells the story of a small-time gangster’s rise to power. Critics and audiences alike have praised the cast, especially Rajkummar Rao, whose performance has been widely appreciated.An execrpt from ETimes review reads, “Rajkummar Rao delivers a strong performance. He strikes a balance between being a dreaded gangster and a caring family man. Even in a brief role, Prosenjit Chatterjee delivers a fine act as the SP determined to bring Maalik down. Manushi Chhillar has limited screen time but is decent as Maalik’s wife. Anshumaan Pushkar is also effective as Maalik’s college friend turned trusted aide. The other supporting cast—Saurabh Shukla, Swanand Kirkire, and Saurabh Sachdeva—lend able support..”With the weekend now underway, Maalik’s future at the box office hangs in the balance. A rebound could revive its momentum—or confirm its slowdown.
