Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik Falls Short of Box Office Milestone in Opening Weekend
Rajkummar Rao’s latest film, Maalik, has struggled to reach the expected milestones at the box office during its opening weekend. As per early trends, the film has collected an estimated ₹15.5 to ₹16 crore over the first three days, falling well short of the crucial ₹26 crore mark that industry insiders had hoped for. This significant shortfall highlights the challenges the film is facing in capturing a wider audience.
Maalik’s performance places it below the opening weekend totals of recent Bollywood releases. Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino, a multi-starrer, earned ₹18.65 crore over its first weekend, while Kajol’s Maa registered ₹18.43 crore in the same timeframe. Compared to these films, Maalik has not managed to generate similar buzz or box office traction.
On the third day, Sunday, July 13, Maalik saw a slight uptick in earnings, raking in between ₹5.5 to ₹6 crore according to early box office estimates. This was a modest increase from Saturday’s collection of ₹5.45 crore. While the jump is positive, it is not sufficient to close the gap needed to reach the milestone target.
The upcoming weekdays, starting with Monday, will be critical for Maalik’s overall box office trajectory. Typically, weekday collections tend to dip compared to the weekend, so sustaining or even slowing the drop in earnings will be crucial for the film to have a respectable run. Word of mouth, critical reviews, and audience response will play a vital role in how the film performs in the days ahead.
Despite the strong presence of Rajkummar Rao, a celebrated actor known for his powerful performances, Maalik has not managed to draw large crowds to cinemas in its initial days. The film will need a significant push through positive word-of-mouth or strategic promotions to improve its box office fortunes.
For now, Maalik sits outside the top 10 Bollywood weekend earners of 2025, a disappointing position given the expectations surrounding the film. The coming week will determine whether the film can turn its fortunes around or continue to struggle at the box office.
