Maalik Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajkummar Rao’s Action Thriller Set for a Slow Start, May Miss Top 10 Openers of 2025
Rajkummar Rao is riding high on the success of back-to-back hits like Stree 2, Vicky…
Rajkummar Rao is riding high on the success of back-to-back hits like Stree 2, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, and Bhool Chuk Maaf. Naturally, expectations were sky-high from his next theatrical release, Maalik, which is all set to hit the big screens on July 11. But despite the momentum from his recent successes, Maalik seems to be headed for a rather underwhelming Day 1 collection at the Indian box office.
Failed To Build the Right Buzz After Trailer Launch
Maalik is directed by Pulkit and features Prosenjit Chatterjee and Manushi Chhillar in pivotal roles. The action thriller made an impressive first impression with its gripping trailer, sparking conversations among fans and trade experts alike. However, the lack of strong follow-up promotions proved costly.
Neither the songs nor the public appearances were able to keep the buzz alive, leading to lukewarm advance bookings and limited excitement on social media. This slow traction has impacted the film’s potential to deliver a solid opening.
Maalik Box Office Collection Day 1 Prediction: Will Struggle to Cross ₹5 Crores on Opening Day
Based on current trade estimates, Maalik is unlikely to cross the ₹5 crore mark on Day 1 — a figure considered modest for a Rajkummar Rao film given his current form.
To put things into perspective:
- Bhool Chuk Maaf, Rao’s last release, opened at ₹7.20 crores.
- Maalik is expected to earn around ₹4.50 to ₹4.80 crores, trailing by over ₹2 crores.
- To enter the Top 10 Bollywood Openers of 2025, it would need to beat Shahid Kapoor’s Deva, which debuted with ₹5.78 crores — a tough ask in the current scenario.
2025’s Top 10 Bollywood Openers (So Far)
- Chhaava – ₹33.10 Cr
- Sikandar – ₹30.06 Cr
- Housefull 5 – ₹24.35 Cr
- Raid 2 – ₹19.71 Cr
- Sky Force – ₹15.30 Cr
- Sitaare Zameen Par – ₹10.70 Cr
- Jaat – ₹9.62 Cr
- Kesari Chapter 2 – ₹7.84 Cr
- Bhool Chuk Maaf – ₹7.20 Cr
- Deva – ₹5.78 Cr
Maalik would need a miracle walk-in response on Thursday to enter this list, which looks unlikely at this stage.
About the Film
- Title: Maalik
- Genre: Action Thriller
- Director: Pulkit
- Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Manushi Chhillar
- Producers: Kumar Taurani, Jay Shewakramani
- Banners: Tips Industries & Northern Lights Films
Final Word
Maalik has all the ingredients — a strong cast, intriguing plot, and Rajkummar Rao’s acting prowess — but its marketing missteps might cost it a place in the year’s top openers. With a low buzz and limited advance bookings, a sub-₹5 crore opening seems inevitable unless exceptional word of mouth turns the tide post-release.
Stay tuned for real-time box office updates!
