Bengaluru, India — January 2, 2026
📰 Mark Box Office: New Year Holiday Lifts Kiccha Sudeep’s Action Thriller
Kiccha Sudeep’s action thriller ‘Mark’ has completed its eight-day extended opening week at the Indian box office, collecting an estimated ₹23 crore net as of January 2, 2026. The film saw a noticeable rebound on New Year’s Day, driven by increased holiday footfalls after a sharp midweek slowdown.
📊 Mark Box Office Collection (India Net)
| Timeline | Collection (Approx.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Day (Dec 25) | ₹8.6 crore | Strong Start |
| First Week (Days 1–7) | ₹21.25 crore | Weekday Decline |
| Day 8 (Thu, Jan 1) | ₹1.75 crore | New Year Surge |
| Total (8 Days) | ₹23.00 crore | — |
🔥 New Year Boost Helps Film Regain Momentum
After a powerful opening, Mark faced significant drops from Monday to Wednesday, with daily collections falling below ₹1 crore. However, the New Year holiday brought audiences back to theaters, resulting in a ₹1.75 crore haul on Day 8.
🎟️ Occupancy and Audience Response
On its eighth day, the film registered an overall 36.29% Kannada occupancy, with afternoon and evening shows peaking between 46% and 48%, indicating improved walk-ins during prime hours.
🌍 Worldwide Box Office Performance
At the global level, Mark has posted an estimated ₹30.5 crore worldwide gross, strengthening its standing among Kannada releases of the year-end period.
🎬 Market Context
Despite experiencing early weekday drops, Mark has outperformed other regional competitors, including 45, in the year-end box office race. Trade observers attribute the film’s recovery to holiday timing, Kiccha Sudeep’s star power, and limited competition during the New Year window.
