The Impressive TimesRajkummar Rao’s intense gangster drama Maalik is picking up momentum at the box office, outshining Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, the debut film of Shanaya Kapoor. Directed by Pulkit, the film earned ₹4.45 crore on its second day, taking its total to ₹8.2 crore in just two days.
According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, Maalik saw an improvement in audience turnout on Saturday. The film recorded an overall 14.16% occupancy in Hindi markets, with evening shows drawing the largest crowds at 19.14%. This marks a notable jump from its Day 1 collection of ₹3.75 crore.
In contrast, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, starring Shanaya Kapoor and Vikrant Massey, continues to struggle at the ticket window. The film managed to earn only ₹36 lakh on its second day, pushing its two-day total to ₹66 lakh. Despite the marginal growth from its ₹30 lakh opening, the romantic drama is trailing far behind Rao’s action-packed Maalik.
While Maalik is winning over audiences with its gritty storytelling and Rajkummar Rao’s powerful performance, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is facing a lukewarm response, both critically and commercially.
With strong word-of-mouth and a growing audience base, Maalik is expected to maintain its lead over the coming weekend.
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