Kichcha Sudeep’s latest film, Max, continues to make waves at the box office, even as it enters its second week. Released at the end of 2024, the film has garnered significant attention and success, marking a triumphant return for Sudeep after a two-year hiatus.
Day 9 Box Office Performance
As of January 2, 2025, Max has shown impressive resilience at the box office. On its ninth day, the film collected approximately ₹2 crore, bringing its total collection in Karnataka to ₹38.55 crores. Despite predictions of a drop in collections following the New Year celebrations, Max exceeded expectations and maintained a solid audience turnout.
Day-Wise Collection Breakdown
Here’s a detailed breakdown of Max’s box office performance over its first nine days:
- 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): ₹5.00 crore
- Day 5 (December 29): ₹5.90 crore
- Day 6 (December 30): ₹2.45 crore
- Day 7 (December 31): ₹1.90 crore
- Day 8 (January 1): ₹4.15 crore
- Day 9 (January 2): ₹2.00 crore
Total Collection After 9 Days: ₹38.55 crore
Audience Reception and Occupancy Rates
The film has received a positive response from audiences across Karnataka, with occupancy rates remaining strong in various districts:
- Kalaburagi: 34%
- Shivamogga: 39%
- Tumkur: 26.67%
While the film has performed well in Kannada, its Tamil and Telugu versions have not met expectations, with collections remaining below ₹50 lakhs.
Cast
Max features an ensemble cast that includes:
- 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
- Ilavarasu as Head Constable Ravanan
- Additional roles played by Sudha Belawadi, Sharath Lohithaswa, Vamsi Krishna, and Anirudh Bhat.
Reviews and Ratings
Max has received favorable reviews from both critics and audiences:
- IMDb Rating: ★★★★☆ (7.9/10) Max Box Office Collection:
- Times of India Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
- Critics have praised the film for its intense storytelling and Kichcha Sudeep’s commanding performance, highlighting it as a must-watch for fans of action-packed dramas
Future Outlook
With several films set to release during the Sankranti festival, including direct competitors, the team behind Max is optimistic about maintaining its momentum in theaters. The film’s ability to draw audiences in its third week will be crucial for its overall success.
Conclusion
As Kichcha Sudeep embarks on victory tours across Karnataka to celebrate the film’s success, the anticipation remains high for how Max will perform in the coming days. The current box office figures indicate that it could potentially reach a total collection of around ₹50 to ₹60 crores worldwide.
Disclaimer: The box office figures are estimates based on reports from various sources and may vary as new data becomes available.
