Release
Maalik, directed by Pulkit (known for Bose: Dead/Alive), hit theaters on July 11, 2025 with Rajkummar Rao stepping into the shoes of an underworld don from late‑80s Prayagraj. Despite early hopes, advance bookings were modest—only around 6,500 tickets sold before release, hinting at a cautious audience turnout.
Day 1 (July 11) Box Office – A Modest Opening
- ₹3.35 crore according to The Times of India, Outlook, ABP Live, and Moneycontrol.
- Some trackers noted slightly higher numbers—around ₹3.48 cr.
- A few estimates peaked at ₹4.02 cr, per Financial Express and BoxOfficeWorldWide
Despite his recent success with Bhool Chuk Maaf (₹7 cr Day 1), Maalik opened at just half that haul. Occupancies hovered around 12–13%, with nighttime shows gaining slightly more traction.
Day 2 (July 12) – Tracking the Trend
While Day 2 figures are still emerging without full consensus, early indicators across regional trackers suggest:
- Continued modest momentum—possibly ₹2–3 crore, which could bring the 2-day total to ₹6–7 cr.
- Final tallies will clarify with weekend performance and word-of-mouth traction.
Performances
- Rajkummar Rao’s transformation into a gangster was praised as “gritty” and “power-packed”.
- Supporting cast—Manushi Chhillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saurabh Shukla—delivered competent, though often underwritten, roles
