"Marco earns ₹14.20 crore in opening weekend as Malayalam action film gains popularity"
livemint.com — December 23, 2024, 06:01 AM UTC
The Malayalam action movie "Marco," directed by Haneef Adeni and starring Unni Mukundan, earned ₹14.20 crore in its opening weekend. The film's first-day collection was ₹4.3 crore, increasing to ₹4.65 crore on Saturday and ₹5.25 crore on Sunday. The film saw high occupancy rates, especially in Kochi and Chennai, with Kochi reaching 88.50% and Chennai at 89%. Overall, the film achieved 70-83% occupancy across theaters, with Kollam reporting nearly full houses at 97%. "Marco" follows a man's quest for revenge within a gold empire. The film was produced with a budget of ₹30 crore and has gained popularity in Kerala, while its performance outside the state varied.