Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar’s new action-packed film, Maalik, directed by Pulkit, has had a solid start at the box office.
Released in theatres on Friday, July 11, Maalik opened with a respectable ₹3.75 crore on its first day. The action thriller saw a significant jump in earnings on its second day, collecting ₹5.25 crore on Saturday, July 12, bringing the film’s total domestic collection to ₹9 crore, according to early estimates by Sacnilk.
The film recorded a 40% growth from Day 1 to Day 2, indicating strong word-of-mouth and growing interest from audiences. In terms of audience turnout, Maalik saw an overall 18.84% Hindi occupancy on Saturday. Night shows led the turnout with a peak 32.85% occupancy, followed by 19.14% in evening shows, 16.95% in afternoon shows, and 6.40% in morning screenings.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saurabh Shukla, Huma Qureshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Swanand Kirkire, Rajendra Gupta, and Medha Shankr in pivotal roles. Rajkummar Rao portrays a violent gangster named Maalik, a role that demanded intense emotional and physical preparation.
Speaking to NDTV, Rajkummar said, “Stepping out of such an intense role is easier than getting into it. There’s a process — growing a beard, getting into fights, and understanding the core of the character. I’ve never played someone this ferocious and powerful before.”
Maalik is produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani under Tips Films and Northern Lights Films. With strong performances and growing momentum, the film is expected to perform well in its opening weekend.
