🔫 Maalik (2025) – Budget, Box Office Collection & Hit Status
Maalik is a gritty crime thriller released on July 11, 2025, directed by Pulkit. The film stars Rajkummar Rao in a powerful gangster role that draws praise for its bold intensity. Alongside him are Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar, Saurabh Shukla, and Huma Qureshi in important roles. The story follows Deepak’s transformation into “Maalik,” a feared underworld boss in 1980s Allahabad, as he battles rivals, political forces, and personal demons—with themes of ambition, betrayal, and grit at its core.
💸 Budget
The film was produced on a reported budget of ₹54 crore, marking it as a well-funded, mid-to-high scale effort in the crime drama genre.
📈 Box Office Performance
Opening Weekend (India)
- Day 1: ₹3.75 crore
- Day 2: ₹5.25 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹5.25 crore
- Total Week 1 Net: ~₹21.2 crore (gross ∼₹24.8 crore)
The film experienced a solid Saturday and Sunday, but early enthusiasm tapered off as the week progressed.
By Day 6
- The total had nudged closer to ~₹19.7 crore net, showing steady weekday business.
By Day 14
- The reported net collection reached around ₹23.2 crore, with worldwide gross near ₹30.2 crore.
Overseas
- Limited foreign earnings, approximately ₹1.3 crore.
📉 Hit or Flop?
With a budget of ₹54 crore and a total gross of just over ₹30 crore worldwide, Maalik clearly did not recover its investment through theatrical runs. Despite strong performances and initial audience interest, it falls into the flop category due to modest financial returns.
🎯 Final Take
Maalik showcases Rajkummar Rao’s raw talent in a tough, uncompromising role. It delivers solid action and mood-setting visuals, making it worth watching for fans of gritty crime dramas. However, its box office journey fell short, highlighting the challenge of balancing artistic ambition with mass appeal.
Verdict: A compelling performance wrapped in a familiar gangster story that struggled to hit commercial targets.
📋 Quick Summary Table
Category | Details |
---|---|
Budget | ₹54 crore |
Opening Weekend | ~₹21.2 crore net (India) |
Total Worldwide Gross | ₹30.2 crore |
Result | Flop |
Strengths | Rajkummar Rao’s performance, setting, tone |
Weaknesses | Weak commercial reception, story familiarity |
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