Mardaani 3 showed Sunday growth on Day 3, earning over Rs. 17 crore at the Indian box office, though collections remain much lower than Border 2’s weekend totals.
Rani Mukerji’s crime drama Mardaani 3 continued to build momentum at the box office on its third day, grossing more than Rs. 17 crore nationwide. The film, which released a week after Border 2, showed steady growth on Sunday, suggesting positive word of mouth among audiences.
Is Mardaani 3 hit or flop?
It is difficult to determine whether Mardaani 3 is a hit or flop, given it has just been 3 days since the film released. Trade estimates indicate that Mardaani 3 garnered a noticeable uptick in footfalls on Sunday, helping push its three-day total beyond Rs. 17 crore in India. The film’s performance on the third day was seen as a rebound after a moderate start earlier in the weekend, highlighting its appeal among fans of taut police dramas.
On Day 3, the film minted Rs 7.25 crore, as compared to
Rs. 6.25 crore on Day 2. While the difference was not too big, but the upward growth suggests that the Rani Mukerji-starrer still interests fans and audience.
Here’s the day wise breakdown:
Day 1 [1st Friday]- Rs. 4 Cr
Day 2 [1st Saturday]- Rs. 6.25 Cr
Day 3 [1st Sunday]- Rs. 7.25 Cr
Total- Rs. 17.5 Cr
Competition from Border 2
Despite the respectable growth, Mardaani 3’s earnings remain significantly lower than those of Border 2, which is still dominating the box office. Mardaani 3’s weekend take was approximately 67 per cent less than Border 2’s collections over the same period, reflecting the larger mass audience pull of the action-war sequel.
What’s next for Mardaani 3
_Mardaani 3_ could benefit from continued word of mouth in the coming weekdays, particularly among viewers drawn to Rani Mukerji’s intense portrayal of cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. While Border 2 continues to lead overall box office charts, Mardaani 3’s focused narrative and strong central performance may help it sustain a steady run.
About Mardaani 3
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and also featuring Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad, Mardaani 3 follows police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy as she investigates the case of 93 young girls who have gone missing under mysterious circumstances in just three months. Produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner, the film was released on 30 January, 2026.
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