Rajkummar Rao's Maalik becomes his 9th biggest grosser at the box office
Rajkummar Rao
's latest release Maalik has officially entered his list of top 10 highest-grossing films, becoming his 9th biggest hit with an India net collection of Rs 23.54 crore in 10 days. Directed by
Pulkit
the film also stars former Miss World
Manushi Chhillar
and veteran Bengali actor
Prosenjit Chatterjee
in key roles.
Maalik opened to a modest Rs 3.75 crore on its first Friday but picked up momentum over the weekend, collecting Rs 5.25 crore each on Saturday and Sunday. Despite a predictable dip during the weekdays, the film maintained a steady pace, aided by decent word of mouth and positive critical reception. The second weekend added around Rs 2.25 crore to its kitty, bringing the total to Rs 23.54 crore, nudging past Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga (Rs 22.45 crore) to enter Rajkummar Rao's top 10 list.The film got massively impacted by
Mohit Suri
's Saiyaara starring
Ahaan Panday
and
Aneet Padda
.
Set against a politically charged backdrop, Maalik tells a story rooted in power, ambition, and societal upheaval. While Maalik isn't a blockbuster by commercial standards, it adds to Rajkummar Rao's consistent box office growth. His filmography reflects a unique blend of content-driven cinema and crowd-pleasers. The actor's top-grossing film remains the recent mega-hit Stree 2, which raked in a record-breaking Rs 597.99 crore, followed by Stree (Rs 129.83 crore), Bhool Chuk Maaf (Rs 72.73 crore), and
Srikanth
(Rs 48.07 crore).
Other notable grossers include Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video (Rs 42.09 crore) and Mr. & Mrs. Mahi (Rs 36.34 crore).
Maalik stands just below Bareilly Ki Barfi (Rs 34.27 crore) and Judgementall Hai Kya (Rs 34.45 crore), films where Rao also shone in layered, offbeat roles. With Maalik now in the mix, it becomes evident that the actor's appeal is expanding beyond niche content to commercially viable stories with substance.
The film also marks a key moment for Manushi Chhillar, who continues to explore diverse roles post her debut. Prosenjit Chatterjee's presence adds gravitas, and Pulkit's direction—best known for his earlier work on Maroon—has been widely appreciated for its restraint and realism.
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