Kichcha Sudeep’s action thriller Max has shown impressive performance at the box office, accumulating over ₹27.50 crore in just five days since its release. Despite limited pre-release hype, the film has managed to attract audiences and maintain steady collections.
Day-Wise Box Office Collection
Here’s the breakdown of Max’s box office collections:
- Day 1 (December 25): ₹8.70 crore
- Day 2 (December 26): ₹3.85 crore
- Day 3 (December 27): ₹4.70 crore
- Day 4 (December 28): ₹4.75 crore
- Day 5 (December 29): ₹5.50 crore
- Day 6 (December 30): ₹0.06 crore
Performance Overview
The film’s opening day was strong, but it experienced a notable drop on the second day, raising concerns about audience satisfaction. However, it rebounded with a solid collection on the fifth day, indicating that word-of-mouth may be improving its visibility.
On Day 5, Max achieved an overall occupancy rate of 56.09% in Kannada showings, with varying attendance throughout the day:
- Morning shows: 29.71%
- Afternoon shows: 69.51%
- Evening shows: 76.60%
- Night shows: 48.54%
Cast
Max features a talented ensemble cast, including:
- Kichcha Sudeep as Arjun Mahakshay alias Max
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as a tainted cop
- Samyukta Hornad
- Sukrutha Wagle
- Sunil as the antagonist
- Sharath Lohithaswa
- Anirudh Bhat
- Pramod Shetty
- Redin Kingsley
Storyline
Max follows Inspector Arjun Mahakshay, who reports back to duty at a new police station after a two-month suspension. On his first night back, he arrests two high-profile youngsters for misbehaving with women officers. When these suspects die in custody, chaos ensues as their powerful families retaliate against Arjun and his team. The film explores how Arjun navigates this explosive situation while protecting his colleagues and their families from escalating violence.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised Max for its technical execution and engaging screenplay. ETimes noted that the film is shot exceptionally well, particularly in its climactic moments. Director Vijay Karthikeya has been commended for crafting a tight script that keeps viewers engaged, despite a slower first half.
Ratings from Various Platforms:
- IMDb Rating: ★★★★☆ (7.9/10)
- Gulte Rating: ★★½ (2.5/5)
- BookMyShow User Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
While Kichcha Sudeep’s performance has been highlighted as a major strength of the film, some critics noted that supporting characters could have been better developed.
Conclusion
As Max continues its run in theaters, it appears to be on track to become one of the notable hits in Kannada cinema for this year. With its strong performances and engaging storyline, it is poised to attract more viewers in the coming days.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are based on estimates and may vary as new data becomes available.