The Kannada action drama 'Mark', headlined by superstar Kichcha Sudeep, continues to hold its ground at the box office following its Christmas release. The film, which opened to impressive numbers, has now amassed a total collection of approximately Rs 20.45 crore within its first six days in theatres.
Daily Box Office Collections: A Detailed Breakdown
Released on December 25, 2024, 'Mark' kicked off its theatrical journey with a strong opening day, garnering over Rs 8.6 crore. The collections saw a dip on the subsequent Friday and Saturday, settling at Rs 3.2 crore each day. A slight uptick was observed on Sunday, with earnings rising to Rs 3.4 crore, wrapping up a solid first weekend.
As is typical with weekdays, the film experienced a significant drop on Monday, collecting Rs 1.15 crore. On its sixth day, Tuesday, 'Mark' managed to pull in an estimated Rs 90 lakh, bringing its cumulative total to the Rs 20.45 crore mark.
Theatre Occupancy and Audience Reception
The film's overall occupancy on Tuesday stood at 16.46%. The day began with morning shows recording 7.84% occupancy, which saw a substantial jump to 19.10% in the afternoon. Evening shows maintained the momentum with 18.94%, and night shows concluded the day at 19.97%.
On social media, the response from fans has been largely favourable. Viewers have praised Kichcha Sudeep's powerful screen presence, stylish introduction, and the well-choreographed action sequences. The background score by composer Ajaneesh Loknath has also received commendation. However, some critiques point towards a storyline that feels familiar, drawing comparisons to Sudeep's previous Christmas release, 'Max'.
Plot and Star-Studded Cast
Directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa, 'Mark' is a cop action thriller that sees Kichcha Sudeep playing a suspended police officer tasked with a high-stakes investigation. The plot revolves around the mysterious kidnapping of 18 children within 18 hours, leading the protagonist into a dangerous web involving a drug nexus, political conspiracies, and gang rivalries in the coastal city of Mangaluru.
The film features a strong supporting cast, including Naveen Chandra as the antagonist Bhadra, Shine Tom Chacko as politician Adikeshava, and actors like Yogi Babu, Roshini Prakash, and Archana Kottige in pivotal roles.
