Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3, the latest installment in the acclaimed action franchise from Yash Raj Films, released on January 30, 2026. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film continues Shivani Shivaji Roy’s fight against crime, focusing on intense themes like child trafficking.After a decent opening weekend, the cop drama has shown typical weekday drops and limited growth in the second week. On Day 8 (second Friday), collections dipped further, making it tough for the film to cross major milestones
Mardaani 3 Day-Wise India Net Collection (₹ Crore)
Here is the updated day-wise breakdown (India net figures, as per trade estimates
•Day 1 (Fri, Jan 30): ₹4.00 Cr
•Day 2 (Sat, Jan 31): ₹6.00 – 6.25 Cr
•Day 3 (Sun, Feb 1): ₹7.25 Cr
•Day 4 (Mon, Feb 2): ₹2.25 – 2.40 Cr
•Day 5 (Tue, Feb 3): ₹2.60 – 2.75 Cr
•Day 6 (Wed, Feb 4): ₹2.10 – 2.20 Cr
•Day 7 (Thu, Feb 5): ₹1.85 – 2.00 Cr
•Day 8 (Fri, Feb 6): ₹1.44 – 1.75 Cr (early estimates)
Total India Net after Day 8 :Approximately ₹28.05 – 28.50 Cr
Key Box Office Highlights
•Opening Weekend Strong growth on Saturday and Sunday helped build early momentum.
•Week 1 Total (Days 1–7): ₹26.30 – 26.55 Cr
Better than the first Mardaani (₹23 Cr in Week 1) but below Mardaani 2 (₹28.05 Cr in Week 1).
Budget vs Collection Analysis
Made on a reported budget of ₹60 Cr (including production and prints), Mardaani 3 has recovered only about 44–47% of its cost so far through theatrical earnings. Non-theatrical rights (OTT, satellite) may help, but the film needs a strong second weekend to enter safer territory.
At this pace, it risks staying in the average-to-below-average range rather than achieving hit status.
Current Verdict Outlook
Verdict (as of Day 8):Below Average / Recovering Costs SlowlyThe film has maintained a steady hold on weekdays but lacks the explosive growth seen in previous franchise entries. Facing competition from new releases like Vadh 2 and upcoming Valentine’s films (O’Romeo, etc.), the second weekend will be crucial.
Trade Analysis & Audience Reception
Trade experts note that while Rani Mukerji’s powerful performance and the film’s hard-hitting message received praise, mixed word-of-mouth and limited mass appeal have restricted footfalls. It performs better in urban centers and multiplexes but struggles in smaller circuits.
Compared to Mardaani 2 (which had stronger legs), Mardaani 3 is trailing in speed and sustainability.