On the opening day, the film scored lower than the last few releases at the box office – Sitaare Zameen Par, Maa, and even Metro…In Dino.Rajkummar Rao’s Last OpeningThe actor was last seen in Bhool Chuk Maaf. The romantic comedy, also starring Wamiqa Gabbi, opened at 7.2 crore at the box office on day 1. His latest release has now opened at least 50% lower on day 1.Maalik Box Office Day 1 Early EstimatesOn the opening day, July 11, Friday, earned in the range of3.5 – 3.7 crore. The action drama, opened in the theaters with an occupancy of 6.6% in the morning shows. This was followed by 11.1% occupancy for the afternoon shows. For the evening and the night shows, the film registered an occupancy of 11.7% and 21.8%, respectively.Rajkummar Rao Stays Away From The 10 Lowest OpenersRajkummar Rao’s action drama stayed among the top 10 lowest openers of 2025 in Bollywood. The least opening film was, interestingly, Patralekhaa’s , which opened at 0.15 crore. The 10th lowest opener was Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, and Rakul Preet Singh’s Mere Husband Ki Biwi, which earned 1.75 crore on day 1.

• Phule: 0.15 crore
• Kesari Veer: 0.25 crore
• Kapkapii: 0.26 crore
• Superboys Of Malegaon: 0.50 crore
• Crazxy: 1.10 crore
• The Bhootnii: 1.19 crore
•  : 1.20 crore
• Loveyapa: 1.25 crore
• Azaad: 1.50 crore
• Mere Husband Ki Biwi: 1.75 crore