On its fourth day, Martin collected ₹1.80 crores at the box office. This was a clear indication that the movie’s performance continues to fall below expectations. After earning ₹4.25 crores on Sunday, Monday’s collection dropped by about 57%. However, for a working day, the drop wasn’t too bad and the film managed to hold on, though at a much lower level.
Day-wise Box Office Collection for Martin:
| Day | Gross Collection (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | 8.50 Cr |
| Day 2 | 6.80 Cr |
| Day 3 | 4.25 Cr |
| Day 4 | 1.80 Cr |
| Total (4 Days) | 21.35 Cr |
Fading Hopes for Recovery
It was already evident from the Day 3 collection that Martin was losing momentum and the Day 4 numbers confirm that the film is unlikely to achieve the success that was initially expected. A 57% drop from Sunday to Monday is not surprising for a regular working day but Sunday’s performance itself was disappointing. It has become clear that the film’s appeal is fading fast.
Despite this, Martin still has around two weeks before the next big Kannada release (Bhageera) hits theaters. In this window, the film might try to push its total collections closer to ₹50 crores but achieving even this milestone seems challenging now. The movie’s weak reviews and criticism of its VFX, direction and Dhruva Sarja’s performance have taken a toll.
What Lies Ahead?
With weekday collections now starting to drop, the next few days are crucial for Martin. The film will rely heavily on single-screen theatres, especially in Karnataka, where it has performed relatively better. If it can maintain some momentum in these areas, it might still collect a few more crores before bigger releases take over.
In conclusion, Martin has not lived up to its expectations and is unlikely to break any significant box office records. The remaining days will only help to scrape in some extra collections but the overall picture remains bleak for this pan-Indian film.