Yash Raj Films’ Mardaani 3, starring Rani Mukerji, has wrapped up an impressive first week at the Indian box office, reinforcing the franchise’s standing as one of Hindi cinema’s most consistent and meaningful successes. The film showed a solid hold on its first Thursday, collecting ₹2 crore nett, taking its total Week 1 collection to Rs. 26.55 crore nett in India.
The steady weekday performance, coupled with unanimously positive reviews and strong word of mouth, clearly signals that Mardaani 3 is set for a long theatrical run. Audiences have once again connected with the franchise’s hard-hitting narrative, which focuses on social responsibility and the urgent issue of protecting young girls in India a message that continues to resonate strongly beyond opening weekend.
The film had already exceeded expectations right from its release. On opening day, Mardaani 3 emerged as the biggest opener in the franchise’s history and the highest solo opening for a Rani Mukerji film, collecting an impressive Rs. 4 crore nett on Day 1. This marked a powerful start for a female-led film and set the tone for the robust weekend that followed.
Over its first weekend, the film displayed remarkable growth, collecting Rs. 6 crore on Saturday and peaking at Rs. 7.25 crore on Sunday. Despite the expected weekday drop, Mardaani 3 maintained a healthy momentum through the week, reflecting sustained audience interest and repeat viewership.
With these numbers, Mardaani 3 is firmly on track to emerge as a hit, further strengthening the franchise’s record. The Mardaani series now looks set to score a hattrick of successes, driven by consistent box office performance and widespread critical acclaim.
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, the third instalment carries forward the franchise’s legacy of socially relevant, fearless storytelling. The series also continues to hold a unique distinction it remains India’s only successful female-led franchise and the only hit female-cop film franchise in the history of Indian cinema.
The release of Mardaani 3 is especially significant as it coincides with Rani Mukerji completing 30 years in the film industry. This milestone has sparked widespread appreciation across the fraternity, making the film’s strong box office showing not just a commercial win, but also a celebratory moment for one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring stars.
Mardaani 3 Week 1 Box Office Collection (India Nett):
Friday: ₹4.00 crore
Saturday: ₹6.00 crore
Sunday: ₹7.25 crore
Monday: ₹2.40 crore
Tuesday: ₹2.70 crore
Wednesday: ₹2.20 crore
Thursday: ₹2.00 crore
Total: ₹26.55 crore
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