Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep's latest cinematic offering, the action thriller 'Mark', has delivered a respectable performance at the box office in its first week. The film, which hit theatres on Christmas Day, opened to solid numbers but experienced the expected decline as the weekdays commenced.
Week-by-Week Box Office Breakdown
The film enjoyed a robust opening, raking in over Rs 8.6 crore on its first day, as reported by trade analyst Sacnilk. The momentum continued over the Christmas weekend, with collections of Rs 3.2 crore each on Friday and Saturday. Sunday saw a slight uptick, adding Rs 3.5 crore to the kitty.
However, with the start of the working week, the footfall saw a dip. On Monday, 'Mark' minted Rs 1.15 crore, followed by Rs 90 lakh on Tuesday. The downward trend continued on Wednesday, with early estimates pegging the collection at Rs 69 lakh. This brings the film's total domestic collection after its first week to approximately Rs 21.14 crore.
Theatrical Occupancy Details
Analysing the audience turnout, the overall Kannada occupancy for 'Mark' on Wednesday stood at 16.03%. The day began with morning shows recording an occupancy of 9.43%. The numbers saw a healthy rise in the afternoon, reaching 16.81%. Evening shows witnessed the highest turnout of the day at 19.74%, while the night shows concluded the day with an occupancy of 18.14%.
About the Film and Audience Reaction
Directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa, 'Mark' features Kichcha Sudeep in the role of a suspended police officer racing against time. His mission is to investigate the mysterious kidnapping of 18 children, a case that unravels a complex web involving a drug nexus, political conspiracies, and gang rivalries in the coastal city of Mangaluru.
The film boasts a strong supporting cast including Naveen Chandra as the antagonist Bhadra, Shine Tom Chacko as politician Adikeshava, alongside Yogi Babu, Roshini Prakash, and Archana Kottige.
The initial audience and fan reactions have been largely positive, with particular praise for Kichcha Sudeep's powerful screen presence and the well-choreographed action sequences. The introductory sequence of the star has been a major highlight for fans. The film's background score and music, composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, have also received applause.
However, some criticism has emerged regarding the film's plot, with a section of viewers finding the storyline to be routine and drawing parallels to Sudeep's previous release, 'Max'. Despite this, the film continues to draw audiences, especially fans of the popular actor.
