Kichcha Sudeep’s action-packed thriller Max is showing impressive growth at the box office as it enters its second week. The film has earned ₹35.50 crore in just eight days, with a significant boost during the New Year festivities. As of January 2, 2025, Max recorded an early estimate of ₹4.15 crore on Day 8, up from ₹2.25 crore on Day 7, indicating a robust recovery after a slight dip following its opening weekend.
The film’s day-wise collection figures reveal a steady upward trajectory:
Day 1 (1st Wednesday): ₹8.70 Cr
Day 2 (1st Thursday): ₹3.85 Cr
Day 3 (1st Friday): ₹4.70 Cr
Day 4 (1st Saturday): ₹4.75 Cr
Day 5 (1st Sunday): ₹5.65 Cr
Day 6 (1st Monday): ₹2.45 Cr
Day 7 (1st Tuesday): ₹2.25 Cr
Day 8 (1st Wednesday): ₹4.15 Cr (early estimates)
The film’s ability to regain traction, especially with strong Day 8 earnings, is a positive sign for its future performance. As it inches closer to ₹40 crore, Max shows potential for continued growth in the coming days.
The film has received favorable reviews, reflected in healthy occupancy across markets—48.08% in Kannada, 22.84% in Telugu, and 25.99% in Tamil. Directed by Vijay Karthikeyan, the movie features Kichcha Sudeep as Inspector Arjun Mahakshay, with Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sunil, and Samyukta Hornad in key roles.
However, Max has only recovered around 49.76% of its ₹65 crore budget, indicating that it needs an additional ₹32.65 crore to break even. With its strong performance, all eyes are now on how Max will fare in the coming weeks.
