Unni Mukundan’s action thriller Marco continues to dominate the box office, achieving remarkable milestones just weeks after its release. As of January 5, 2025, the film has officially crossed the ₹100 crore mark in worldwide collections, making it one of the fastest Malayalam films to reach this benchmark since its debut on December 20, 2024.
A Rapid Ascent to Success
Box Office Performance:
- First Week: Marco earned ₹27.6 crore in its first week.
- Second Week: The film maintained momentum with an additional ₹16.3 crore.
- Total by Day 16: By the end of Day 16, it had grossed approximately ₹82.4 crore in India and around ₹86 crore globally.
Day 17 Estimates:
On Day 17, early estimates suggest that Marco could earn between ₹7-8 crore over the weekend, pushing its total closer to ₹90 crore in India alone. The Hindi version has also shown promising growth, with collections reaching approximately ₹7.03 crore by Day 16.
Daywise Collection Breakdown
Here’s a detailed daywise collection of Marco:
- Day 1 [1st Friday]: ₹4.3 Cr
- Day 2 [1st Saturday]: ₹4.65 Cr
- Day 3 [1st Sunday]: ₹5.2 Cr
- Day 4 [1st Monday]: ₹3.9 Cr
- Day 5 [1st Tuesday]: ₹3.5 Cr
- Day 6 [1st Wednesday]: ₹3.5 Cr
- Day 7 [1st Thursday]: ₹2.55 Cr
- Week 1 Collection: ₹27.6 Cr
- Day 8 [2nd Friday]: ₹2.3 Cr
- Day 9 [2nd Saturday]: ₹2.7 Cr
- Day 10 [2nd Sunday]: ₹3.1 Cr
- Day 11 [2nd Monday]: ₹1.6 Cr
- Day 12 [2nd Tuesday]: ₹1.35 Cr
- Day 13 [2nd Wednesday]: ₹3.4 Cr
- Day 14 [2nd Thursday]: ₹1.85 Cr
- Week 2 Collection: ₹16.3 Cr
- Day 15 [3rd Friday]: ₹2.1 Cr
- Day 16 [3rd Saturday]: ₹2.75 Cr
- Day 17 [3rd Sunday]: ₹3 Cr (rough data)
- Total: ₹51.75 Cr
Breaking Records
With its impressive box office performance, Marco has joined an elite group of Malayalam films that have crossed the ₹100 crore mark in 2024. It now ranks among the top six highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year, alongside notable titles such as Manjummel Boys, Aadujeevitham, and Aavesham.
Audience Reception
The audience reception for Marco has been overwhelmingly positive. Viewers have praised Unni Mukundan’s performance and the film’s engaging storyline, which combines high-octane action with deeper themes of loyalty and betrayal. The film’s action sequences, choreographed by Kalai Kingson, have been particularly highlighted for their creativity and intensity.
Cast Overview
Marco features a talented ensemble cast:
- Unni Mukundan as Marco D’Peter
- Siddique as George D’Peter (Marco’s foster elder brother)
- Jagadish as Tony Isaac (Russell’s father)
- Abhimanyu Thilakan as Russell Isaac (Tony’s son)
- Kabir Duhan Singh as Cyrus Isaac (Tony’s adopted son)
- Anson Paul as Devaraj (Tony’s henchman)
- Yukti Thareja as Maria (Marco’s fiancée)
- Additional cast includes Ishaan Shoukath, Durva Thaker, Sreejith Ravi, and others.
Future Prospects
Industry experts remain optimistic about Marco’s future earnings as it continues to perform well at the box office. The upcoming weekends will be crucial for maintaining momentum, especially with several other films set to release soon. Additionally, Marco is scheduled for international release in markets like South Korea, where early screenings have generated significant interest.
Conclusion
Marco’s success not only marks a significant achievement for Unni Mukundan but also showcases the growing appeal of Malayalam cinema on a global scale. As it approaches new milestones, audiences and industry insiders alike are eager to see how far this action thriller can go.
Disclaimer: The box office data presented here are compiled from various sources and may be approximate.
