Mumbai:
Mardaani 3 is steadily gaining momentum at the domestic box office, with the Rani Mukerji–led crime thriller recording its highest single-day collection on Sunday. Directed by Abhiraj Minwala, the third installment of the acclaimed franchise has shown consistent growth since its theatrical release on Friday.
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned approximately ₹7.25 crore nett in India on Day 3, pushing its three-day total to ₹17.50 crore. The upward trend reflects growing audience interest driven by strong word of mouth and the franchise’s established credibility.
Mardaani 3 Day-Wise India Box Office Collection
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹4 crore
- Shows: 2,345
- Average occupancy: 17.6%
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹6.25 crore
- Shows: 2,505
- Average occupancy: 26.5%
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹7.25 crore (early estimates)
- Shows: 2,552
- Average occupancy: 33.6%
Total (3 days): ₹17.50 crore nett (India)
The steady rise in occupancy across multiplexes and single screens indicates that Mardaani 3 is benefiting from its weekend run, with Sunday proving to be a crucial turning point.
Critical response boosts film’s momentum
The film has received largely positive critical feedback, particularly for Rani Mukerji’s commanding performance as IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. The Hindustan Times review noted that while the film doesn’t radically reinvent the franchise, it remains impactful due to its unflinching focus on crimes against women and children.
The review highlighted that Shivani’s authority on screen continues to anchor the narrative, giving the franchise its emotional and social relevance even a decade after the first film.
About Mardaani 3
Produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, Mardaani 3 continues the franchise’s tradition of socially driven storytelling. The first film (2014) tackled human trafficking, while Mardaani 2 (2019) explored the psyche of a violent serial criminal.
The latest installment, written by Priyanka Roy, addresses another urgent social issue as Shivani investigates the mysterious disappearance of 93 young girls over a span of three months. The film also stars Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad in key roles.
With strong weekend numbers and positive audience reactions, Mardaani 3 is expected to maintain its momentum into the weekdays.
