Kichcha Sudeep’s action thriller Max is making waves at the box office as it enters its second week. With the New Year festivities boosting its performance, the film has collected an impressive ₹35.50 crore in just 8 days, showing significant growth on its first Wednesday.
Box Office Performance
As of January 2, 2025, Max has seen a notable increase in its earnings, with early estimates indicating a collection of ₹4.15 crore on Day 8, up from ₹2.25 crore on Day 7. This growth highlights the film’s ability to regain traction after a dip following its opening weekend.
Day-wise India Net Collection:
- Day 1 [1st Wednesday]: ₹8.70 Cr
- Day 2 [1st Thursday]: ₹3.85 Cr
- Day 3 [1st Friday]: ₹4.70 Cr
- Day 4 [1st Saturday]: ₹4.75 Cr
- Day 5 [1st Sunday]: ₹5.65 Cr
- Day 6 [1st Monday]: ₹2.45 Cr
- Day 7 [1st Tuesday]: ₹2.25 Cr
- Day 8 [1st Wednesday]: ₹4.15 Cr (early estimates)
With these figures, the film is inching closer to the ₹40 crore mark, showcasing its potential for further growth in the coming days.
Audience Reception and Occupancy Rates
The film has garnered positive audience feedback, reflected in its occupancy rates:
- Kannada Occupancy: 48.08%
- Telugu Occupancy: 22.84%
- Tamil Occupancy: 25.99%
These numbers indicate a healthy interest across different language markets, contributing to its overall success.
Cast
Directed by Vijay Karthikeyan, Max features a talented ensemble cast:
- Kichcha Sudeep as Inspector Arjun Mahakshay a.k.a Max
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar as Inspector Roopa
- Sunil as Ganesh “Gani”
- Samyukta Hornad as Constable Arati
- Sukrutha Wagle as Constable Meena
- Pramod Shetty, Redin Kingsley, and others in supporting roles.
Critical Reception and Ratings
The film has received mixed to positive reviews across various platforms:
- IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
- Times of India Rating: 3.5/5 – Praised for its racy screenplay and Sudeep’s presence but noted a lack of strong dialogue and villain character development.
- India Today Rating: 3/5 – Highlighted Sudeep’s star power and sharp screenplay that elevates it beyond typical commercial entertainers.
Critics have appreciated the film’s engaging narrative, although some pointed out areas for improvement in writing and character depth.
Financial Overview
Despite its strong start, reports indicate that Max has only recovered approximately 49.76% of its estimated budget of ₹65 crore, including promotional costs. The film needs an additional ₹32.65 crore to break even and achieve hit status.
Conclusion
With its impressive Day 8 performance and positive audience reception, Max is poised for continued success at the box office. As it approaches the ₹40 crore milestone, all eyes will be on how it performs in the coming days.
Disclaimer: Box office figures are based on estimates and may vary as new data becomes available.
