'Marco' box office collection day 8: Unni Mukundan's film marks Rs 29.95 crore

Unni Mukundan's latest action thriller, 'Marco', is performing steadily at the box office, with a strong performance since its release on December 20, 2024. Directed by Haneef Adeni, the film has intense action sequences and a gripping storyline, quickly becoming one of the top Malayalam films of the year. On the second Friday, the movie made over Rs 2.35 crore.

According to Sacnilk, in its opening week, 'Marco' earned an impressive Rs 29.95 crore in India, starting with Rs 4.3 crore on its first day. The film saw a steady increase in collections over the weekend, with earnings of Rs 4.65 crore on the second day and Rs 5.2 crore on the third day. The momentum continued into the weekdays, with collections of Rs 3.9 crore on Monday and Rs 3.5 crore on both Tuesday and Wednesday. By Thursday, the film had collected Rs 2.55 crore, wrapping up its first week on a high note.

As it entered its second weekend, early estimates indicated that 'Marco' earned around Rs 2.35 crore on its second Friday. The film enjoyed a solid overall occupancy rate of 37.46% in Malayalam screenings on Friday, with peak attendance during evening and night shows. The Morning Shows was reported at 22.41%, Afternoon Shows at 33.89%, Evening Shows at 38.02% and Night Shows at 55.50%.

'Marco' stars a talented cast including Siddique, Jagadish, Sudev Nair, and Anson Paul in key roles.

The film is said to be one of the most violent films in Indian cinema for its brutal action scenes, attracting significant footfall in theatres as well.