Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 3: Film Sees Growth Amidst Competition
The third instalment of Rani Mukerji's acclaimed cop drama, Mardaani 3, has shown a positive trend at the box office on its opening weekend. Released on January 30, 2026, the film faced stiff competition from the highly anticipated Border 2, but has managed to hold its ground with a notable increase in collections on Sunday.
Day 3 Collection Details and Weekend Performance
According to reports from Sacnilk, Mardaani 3 earned Rs 7.25 crores on its third day, which marks a significant growth from its earlier figures. This brings the total net India collection for the opening weekend to Rs 17.50 crores. In comparison, Border 2 collected a massive Rs 54.5 crore on its first Sunday, highlighting the competitive landscape. Despite this, Mardaani 3 has yet to cross the double-digit mark in daily earnings, but the Sunday surge is a promising sign for its future prospects.
Occupancy Rates and Regional Performance
The film witnessed an overall occupancy of 33.29 percent on its first Sunday, with a total of 2611 shows across India. The evening shows recorded the highest occupancy at 49.80 percent, while night shows saw 33.10 percent. Regionally, Pune led with the highest occupancy of 45 percent from 159 shows, followed closely by Mumbai at 42.25 percent from 451 shows. Delhi NCR reported an occupancy of 33.75 percent from 558 shows, indicating a varied response across major cities.
Comparison with Previous Installments
In terms of opening weekend collections, Mardaani 3 has outperformed the first film in the franchise. Mardaani (2014) collected Rs 14.38 crores, while Mardaani 2 (2019) earned Rs 18.15 crores. Although Mardaani 3 trails slightly behind the second part, it is catching up and has garnered widespread appreciation from the industry. Notable figures such as Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Kiara Advani, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Anushka Sharma have praised Rani Mukerji's powerful performance in the film.
Worldwide Collections and Future Outlook
Globally, the Rani Mukerji starrer collected Rs 16.6 crores in its first two days, with overseas earnings on Saturday standing at Rs 4.4 crores. The film's fate now hinges on passing the crucial Monday test, which will determine its sustainability at the box office. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by YashRaj Films, Mardaani 3 also features Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad in key roles, adding depth to the narrative.
As the film continues its theatrical run, industry watchers are keenly observing whether it can maintain momentum and overcome the strong competition from Border 2. The growth on Sunday offers a glimmer of hope, but the coming days will be pivotal in shaping its overall box office journey.
