Unni Mukundan’s latest action thriller, Marco, continues to impress at the box office, achieving significant growth on its 13th day of release. The film, which hit theaters on December 20, has garnered a total of ₹42.15 crore from the Indian box office, with a remarkable collection of ₹3.5 crore on January 1, 2025.
Box Office Performance
As per early estimates, Marco experienced a substantial increase in collections, showing a 160% rise compared to its previous day. The film’s Hindi and Telugu versions contributed significantly to this surge, with each version earning over ₹1 crore on the same day.
Day-wise India Net Collection:
- Day 1 [December 20]: ₹4.30 Cr
- Day 2 [December 21]: ₹4.65 Cr
- Day 3 [December 22]: ₹5.20 Cr
- Day 4 [December 23]: ₹3.90 Cr
- Day 5 [December 24]: ₹3.50 Cr
- Day 6 [December 25]: ₹3.50 Cr
- Day 7 [December 26]: ₹2.55 Cr
- Day 8 [December 27]: ₹2.30 Cr
- Day 9 [December 28]: ₹2.70 Cr
- Day 10 [December 29]: ₹3.10 Cr
- Day 11 [December 30]: ₹1.60 Cr
- Day 12 [December 31]: ₹1.35 Cr
- Day 13 [January 1]: ₹3.50 Cr
Audience Reception and Occupancy Rates
The film’s performance has been bolstered by positive word-of-mouth and increased screen counts for its Hindi version, which alone brought in approximately ₹1.20 crore on Day 13. The Telugu version also performed well, collecting around ₹1.15 crore.On January 1, Marco sold approximately 73,000 tickets, indicating strong audience interest, especially in comparison to other films like Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2.
About the Film
Directed by Haneef Adeni, Marco features a talented ensemble cast:
- Unni Mukundan as Marco D’Peter
- Siddique as George D’Peter
- Jagadish as Tony Isaac
- Abhimanyu Thilakan as Russell Isaac
- Kabir Duhan Singh as Cyrus Isaac
- Anson Paul as Devaraj
- Yukti Thareja as Maria
- Ishaan Shoukath as Victor D’Peter
Critical Reception and Ratings
The film has received mixed to positive reviews from audiences and critics alike:
- IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
- 123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5 – Noted for its intense action sequences but criticized for its graphic violence.
Critics have praised Unni Mukundan’s performance and the film’s intense action sequences but noted that its graphic violence may not appeal to all viewers.
Financial Overview
With its current trajectory, Marco is expected to continue performing well at the box office, with projections suggesting it could reach the coveted ₹100 crore mark globally as it expands into more markets.
Conclusion
As it stands, Marco is proving to be a significant success for Unni Mukundan and the team behind it. With strong collections and positive audience reception, the film is set for a promising run in theaters.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are based on estimates and may vary as new data becomes available.
