Rani Mukerji is back as the no-nonsense ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, and the film has opened on a decent note at the box office!
Released on January 30, 2026, the Yash Raj Films action-thriller collected around Rs 3.8–4 crore net in India on its first day (Friday). This makes it the best opening in the Mardaani franchise so far, slightly ahead of Mardaani 2’s Rs 3.80 crore debut back in 2019.
Early shows were slow, but evening and night occupancy jumped nicely (peaking over 30% in some circuits), showing good word-of-mouth building among multiplex audiences. Mumbai and Delhi-NCR circuits led the way, while nationwide occupancy hovered around 17–18%.
The film faces stiff competition from holdover hits like Border 2, but Rani’s powerful performance, intense cop drama, and realistic storytelling are winning praise from early viewers. With a strong weekend ahead, Mardaani 3 has a solid chance to grow if positive buzz continues.
A content-driven thriller like this relies on WOM rather than massive hype — and the signs look promising so far!
Catch Mardaani 3 in theatres if you love gritty action and Rani’s commanding screen presence. More updates coming soon! 🔥👮♀️ #Mardaani3 #RaniMukerji #BoxOffice