Max Takes the Lead! Kichcha Sudeep's Film Beats UI By 41% in Box Office Collections

Kichcha Sudeep's Max Reigns Supreme: Tops UI by 41% in Week 1, Becomes Highest-Grossing Kannada Film of 2024.

Max, starring Kichcha Sudeep, has emerged victorious in its first week at the Kannada box office, surpassing Upendra's UI by a significant 41% margin. With estimated collections of 32.35 crores, Max has become the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2024.

On day 7, Max witnessed a slight drop of 8% in its collections, earning 2.25 crores. Despite being a regular working day, the film's occupancy could have improved during evening shows due to the New Year holiday.

In contrast, UI, which was previously declared the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2024, has garnered 30.33 crores in all languages over 12 days. The Week 1 comparison between the two films reveals Max's dominance, with Kichcha Sudeep's film leading the race by a substantial margin.

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