The Kannada action thriller 'Mark', starring the popular actor Kichcha Sudeep, is demonstrating steady legs at the domestic box office. The film, which opened in theatres on Christmas Day, has now crossed a significant milestone in its theatrical run.
Steady Box Office Performance
According to early estimates from industry trackers, 'Mark' managed to collect over ₹1 crore on its second Sunday. This positive uptick comes after the film concluded its first week with a total collection of ₹23.15 crore. The movie enjoyed a strong opening day, minting ₹8.6 crore, followed by consistent earnings of ₹3.2 crore each on the first Friday and Saturday.
The second week began with a collection of ₹60 lakh on Friday, which improved to ₹76 lakh on Saturday. The Sunday surge has pushed the film's total domestic collection to approximately ₹25.51 crore.
How Does 'Mark' Compare to Sudeep's 'Max'?
When placed alongside Kichcha Sudeep's previous major release, the action film 'Max', the current performance of 'Mark' appears relatively subdued. 'Max' had a more robust second Sunday, collecting over ₹2.3 crore. That film enjoyed a successful theatrical run spanning over a month, eventually amassing ₹48.58 crore in India and a global total of ₹57.3 crore.
Theatre Occupancy Details
The audience interest in 'Mark' saw a notable rise through the day on its second Sunday. Data indicates the Kannada version recorded an overall occupancy of 25.09%. The day started with 11.20% occupancy during morning shows. Interest grew in the afternoon, with attendance jumping to 31.65%.
The film reached its peak popularity during the evening shows, recording a strong 37.48% occupancy. The numbers saw a dip during the night shows, settling at around 20.03%.
About the Film 'Mark'
Directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa, 'Mark' features Kichcha Sudeep in the role of a suspended police officer who takes on a system riddled with corrupt politicians and dangerous goons. The film boasts a supporting cast including Naveen Chandra, Yogi Babu, Nishvika Naidu, Guru Somasundaram, and Roshni Prakash in pivotal roles.
While the film's collections are not record-breaking, its ability to hold audience attention into the second weekend and cross the ₹25 crore mark signifies a decent performance in the competitive post-Christmas release period.
