Overview
- Mark registered a higher opening than 45 in Karnataka, with India Today reporting ₹6.25 crore nett on Day 1 versus ₹4.25 crore for 45.
- Occupancy favored Mark at 81.87% across shows on opening day, compared with 69.21% for 45, with afternoon and evening shows driving the surge.
- Critics offered mixed assessments: India Today rated Mark 3/5 for its star turn and craft, while The Indian Express gave 2.5/5, citing unfocused writing and underused supporting characters.
- Early audience reactions on X highlighted Sudeepa’s screen presence, action set pieces, and background score, with many calling the film ‘addictive’ and a ‘one man show.’
- The film reunites Sudeepa with director Vijay Kartikeyaa after Max (2024), and producers announced Tamil and Telugu versions will hit theaters on January 1, 2026.