Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 1: Rani Mukerji Starrer Takes An Ordinary Start, Mints THIS Amount

Rani Mukerji’s return as the indomitable Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 has seen a consistent, albeit modest, start at the box office. Released on January 30, 2026, the film earned approximately ₹3.80 crore (Net India) on its opening day.

Interestingly, this figure mirrors the opening day collections of the franchise’s previous installment, Mardaani 2 (2019), which also debuted at ₹3.80 crore.

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Opening Day Breakdown

While the initial morning shows started with a lower occupancy, the film witnessed a significant jump in footfalls as the day progressed, particularly in urban centers.

• India Net Collection: ₹3.80 crore
• Worldwide Gross: ₹6.75 crore (estimated)
• Average Occupancy: 18.01% (surging to over 31% for night shows)
• Top Markets: Mumbai and Delhi NCR remained the strongest territories for the film.

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The Franchise Comparison

The Mardaani series has always relied on strong word-of-mouth rather than massive opening day explosions. Mardaani 3 continues this trend, though it faces stiff competition from the ongoing blockbuster run of Border 2.

Film	Release Year	Day 1 Collection (Net)
Mardaani	2014	₹3.46 crore
Mardaani 2	2019	₹3.80 crore
Mardaani 3	2026	₹3.80 crore

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Budget vs. Performance

Trade reports suggest that Mardaani 3 has been mounted on a higher budget than its predecessors, estimated between ₹60 crore and ₹75 crore. With a more expensive production cost, analysts suggest the film will need a substantial “weekend jump” to ensure it reaches a hit status, especially since the first two films concluded their lifetime runs at ₹35.82 crore and ₹47.35 crore respectively.