Maalik box office collection day 1: Rajkummar Rao gangster drama earns ₹4.02 cr, outperforms Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan

Maalik box office collection day 1: Rajkummar Rao's gangster drama opened up at less than half of his previous release.

Maalik box office collection Day 1: Rajkummar Rao’s dark and intense transformation in Maalik has made a striking impact at the box office. According to the producers, the film has collected ₹4.02 crore nett on its opening day in India (NBOC). With his performance receiving widespread praise and strong word-of-mouth building, the film is expected to gain momentum over the weekend.

Maalik box office collection day 1: Rajkummar Rao plays a gangster in the crime drama Maalik.

Set in Allahabad, Maalik is a gritty action drama that delves into themes of ambition, power, and survival. It paints a raw portrait of a world dominated by violence, greed, and unwavering loyalty, as its protagonist navigates the treacherous climb to the top.

Maalik's box office performance

According to trade tracking site Sacnilk, Maalik collected ₹4.04 crore on Day 1 — a figure that pales in comparison to Bhool Chuk Maaf, which earned ₹7 crore on its opening day.

However, despite the underwhelming opening, the film outperformed Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor’s romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, which earned just ₹32 lakh at the box office. Helmed by Santosh Singh and written by Mansi Bagla, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan marks the Bollywood debut of Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor.

About Maalik

Pulkit directed the film, which was produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner in collaboration with Jay Shewakramani of Northern Lights Films. Rajkummar Rao plays the titular role alongside Prosenjit Chatterjee and Manushi Chhillar. The cast also includes Saurabh Sachdeva, Saurabh Shukla, Anshumaan Pushkar, Swanand Kirkire, Rajendra Gupta, and Baljinder Kaur in key roles. The film received mixed reviews from critics. While Rao was praised for his performance, the film’s predictable storyline left many disappointed.

An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of Maalik reads, "Despite its flaws, Maalik stands tall, much like its hero, punching above its weight thanks to Rao’s fiery energy. If you enjoy watching a familiar story served with extra spice and swagger, Maalik might click with you. And who knows, with a tighter sequel, this saga could rise higher and roar louder."