Mardaani 3 Box Office: Rani Mukerji Film Holds Strong, Collects ₹2.20 Cr on Wednesday

Yash Raj Films’ Mardaani 3, starring Rani Mukerji, had a good hold again at the box office on its first Wednesday as it collected 2.20 crore nett! The total collections of the film is at 24.55 crore nett in India in 6 days.

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Mardaani 3 Shows Strong Hold, Positive Word of Mouth

This hold, coupled with unanimously positive reviews and word of mouth, signals that Mardaani 3 is set to have a long run at the box office and will spread its hard-hitting message about protecting young girls of India to many in the days to come.

Mardaani 3 Becomes Franchise’s Biggest Opener

On opening day, Mardaani 3 had surpassed all expectations by becoming the biggest opener for the Mardaani franchise & solo Rani Mukerji film. It collected 4 crore on Day 1 to register a mind-blowing start for a female-led film in India!

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Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 is on track to become a hit film, and the franchise is set to score a hattrick of hits with its strong collections, unanimously positive reviews, and word of mouth.

Mardaani 3 Week 1 Collection:

• Fri - 4.00 Cr
• Sat - 6.00 Cr
• Sun - 7.25 Cr
• Mon - 2.40 Cr
• Tue - 2.70 Cr
• Wed - 2.20 Cr
• Total - 24.55 Cr

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 carries forward the franchise’s legacy of hard-hitting, socially relevant storytelling.

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With this superb result, the Mardaani series remains India’s only successful female-led franchise and the only hit female-cop film franchise in the history of our cinema. The release of Mardaani 3 is also especially meaningful as it coincides with Rani Mukerji completing 30 years in cinema — a landmark moment that has prompted widespread appreciation and celebration across the film industry.

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FAQs

1. What is Mardaani 3 about?

Mardaani 3 is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language action thriller, the third film in the Mardaani franchise starring Rani Mukerji as fearless police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy tackling a major crime case.

2. Who directed and produced Mardaani 3?

The film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, continuing the legacy of the franchise.

3. When was Mardaani 3 released in theaters?

The movie hit cinemas on 30 January 2026, earlier than its original late-February plan, bringing high expectations from fans.

4. Who are the main actors in Mardaani 3?

Rani Mukerji returns as Shivani, with Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad in key roles, supported by a strong ensemble cast of police and villain characters.

5. How has Mardaani 3 performed at the box office?

The film opened reasonably well, earning good first-week numbers, but has faced mixed footfalls and isn’t outperforming some big competition like Border 2.

6. What have critics and co-stars said about the film?

Rani described the role as a privilege, praising police officers and diving deep into character preparation. Co-star Janki Bodiwala called working with her a “dream come true.”

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