
Rani Mukerji’s action-thriller Mardaani 3 has crossed the Rs 30 crore mark in domestic India net box office collections in its ninth day of release, marking a respectable performance amid stiff competition at theatres. The film, which opened on January 30, 2026, has showcased a steady albeit modest run, attracting audiences with its gritty narrative and strong central performance by Mukerji as fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.
After a competitive first week that saw Mardaani 3 finish with approximately Rs 26.30 crore in India net, the film entered its second weekend with an average Friday and a notable uptick on Saturday. Early estimates suggest that day-to-day earnings saw a jump on day nine, pushing the total collections past Rs 30.90 crore domestically.
While the franchise has built a loyal following over the years, this instalment has faced tough box office headwinds from big releases like Border 2, which has dominated ticket windows in recent weeks.
Mardaani 3’s collections, though modest compared with some big-budget titles, reflect solid audience interest for female-led, content-driven cinema—a trend that has steadily gained traction in recent years. The Mardaani franchise itself has been one of Bollywood’s most successful series of crime dramas, with Mardaani 2 remaining the highest-grossing film in the lineup to date.
Released alongside several other high-profile films, Mardaani 3 has managed to carve out its own space. Its performance is notable not only for surpassing the Rs 30 crore milestone but also for continuing to draw viewers into its second week—an encouraging sign for a thriller with a serious theme in a competitive market.
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Mardaani 3 isthe third instalment in the Mardaani franchise, directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film stars Rani Mukerji reprising her role as fierce police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy, who is tasked with investigating a disturbing case involving a large number of missing young girls across the country.
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