Sandalwood box office clash: Kiccha Sudeep’s ‘Mark’ takes on ‘45’ starring Shivanna, Upendra and Raj B Shetty

Two big Kannada films hit theatres on the same day, giving cinema lovers a festive treat with strong opening response across Karnataka

It is a festive Friday for Kannada cinema audiences as two highly anticipated Sandalwood films have hit the big screen on the same day. Kiccha Sudeep’s action-packed ‘Mark’ and the multi-starrer ‘45’, featuring Shivanna, Upendra and Raj B Shetty, have been released grandly across Karnataka, turning theatres into celebration zones.

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Strong Opening for ‘Mark’

Kiccha Sudeep’s ‘Mark’ has taken a solid opening, especially in major theatres across the state. With fans eagerly waiting for the release, the film has generated significant curiosity among audiences.

The key question now is how many “marks” viewers will give Mark as word-of-mouth begins to spread.

The film has been released in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, expanding its reach beyond Karnataka.

Directed by Vijay Karthikeya, Mark is an action, drama and crime thriller. The movie is produced by Sathya Jyothi Films along with Kiccha Creations, while Ajaneesh Loknath has composed the music. Early shows indicate a positive response from fans and moviegoers.

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‘45’ Draws Attention with Power-Packed Cast

Adding to the box office excitement is ‘45’, which marks the directorial debut of music composer Arjun Janya. The film brings together some of Sandalwood’s biggest names, including Shivanna, Upendra, Pramod Shetty, Raj B Shetty and Sudharani.

Released across theatres statewide, 45 has also received an encouraging opening response. The film is produced by Ramesh Reddy and has drawn attention for its strong cast combination and Arjun Janya’s transition from music director to filmmaker.

A Big Day for Kannada Cinema

With both films opening well, cinema lovers are enjoying a rare box office clash that has created buzz across the industry. The coming days will decide which film sustains momentum, but for now, Sandalwood is witnessing a celebratory surge at theatres.