The Kichcha Sudeep-led action thriller 'Mark' is demonstrating a steady hold at the domestic box office, successfully navigating its second week. The film, which enjoyed a strong opening, has now entered a phase of consistent weekday collections, setting the stage for a potential weekend upswing.
Steady Weekday Collections Post First Week
According to the latest trade data, 'Mark' added an estimated Rs 60 lakh to its kitty on its ninth day of release, which was a Friday. This takes the film's total domestic net collection to approximately Rs 23.75 crore. The film had concluded its first week with a cumulative total of Rs 23.15 crore.
The film's journey began with a powerful first day, minting Rs 8.6 crore. It followed this up with collections of Rs 3.2 crore on both Friday and Saturday, and wrapped up the opening weekend with Rs 3.4 crore on Sunday. As expected with the onset of weekdays, the numbers saw a dip. The film collected Rs 1.15 crore on Monday, Rs 90 lakh on Tuesday, and Rs 80 lakh on Wednesday. It witnessed a slight recovery on Thursday, adding Rs 1.9 crore to complete its first week's run.
Theatrical Occupancy Shows Positive Trend
The audience turnout for 'Mark' on its ninth day showed a promising pattern of growth as the day progressed. The overall occupancy for the day stood at 15.56%. The morning shows began with an occupancy of 7.57%, which saw a significant jump to 16.52% during the afternoon screenings. The positive trend continued into the evening, with occupancy rising to 18.15%. The night shows recorded the highest footfall, with the film achieving an occupancy of 20.01%. This increasing trajectory through the day is a positive sign for the film's performance over the coming weekend.
About the Film 'Mark'
Directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa, 'Mark' features Kichcha Sudeep in the role of Ajay Markandaya, a suspended police officer on a relentless mission. The narrative follows his fierce confrontation with criminals and corrupt politicians who pose a grave threat to the state. His singular duty is to restore justice and dismantle the entrenched evil plaguing the city.
The film boasts a strong supporting cast that includes Naveen Chandra, Yogi Babu, Nishvika Naidu, Guru Somasundaram, and Roshni Prakash in pivotal roles. The musical score for this high-octane drama has been composed by the acclaimed B. Ajaneesh Loknath, adding another layer to its cinematic appeal.
With the weekend now underway, trade circles anticipate a surge in collections for 'Mark'. The film's ability to maintain a baseline during weekdays and its growing evening and night occupancy suggest it is poised to attract larger crowds in the days to come, potentially boosting its overall box office tally significantly.
