Rani Mukerji returns as the tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, releasing in theatres tomorrow on January 30, 2026. The film has generated decent buzz thanks to its hard-hitting trailer, which crossed over 100 million views across platforms. However, advance bookings have remained moderate leading into the opening day.
The previous films in the franchise opened modestly but grew through positive word of mouth. Mardaani (2014) started with around ₹3.44 crore on its first day, while Mardaani 2 (2019) showed slight growth. Trade expectations for the third instalment are in a similar range, though advance sales suggest it could be the lowest opener in the series so far.
Early estimates indicate Mardaani 3 is likely to collect between ₹3 crore and ₹4 crore net on day one in India, depending on walk-in response on Friday. The controlled release strategy and limited mass appeal may cap the opening, but strong content could help in the long run.
Mardaani 3 Day 1 Box Office Collection in India
| Day | Date | Indian Gross Collection | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | January 30, 2026 | ₹ 3.80 Cr* | – |
*Early estimates based on advance bookings and trade tracking
Summary
1 Day India Net Collection ₹ 3.00 – 3.50 Cr*
1 Day India Gross Collection ₹ 3.80 – 4.50 Cr*
1 Day Overseas Collection ₹ 0.70 Cr*
1 Day Worldwide Collection ₹ 4.50 – 5.20 Cr*
Budget ₹ 35 – 40 Cr (approx)
*Early estimates
About Mardaani 3 and Future Prediction
Mardaani 3 sees Rani Mukerji reprise her iconic role as Senior Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy, this time taking on a ruthless beggar mafia network responsible for the disappearance of young girls. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, the film promises a gritty woman-versus-woman confrontation with Mallika Prasad playing the menacing antagonist.
The trailer has been praised for its intense action sequences and dark tone, continuing the franchise’s tradition of tackling real social issues. With a strong female lead and no major competing releases on the opening day, the film has a clear runway to attract its target audience in urban centres.
Looking ahead, the Mardaani series has historically shown good holding power and healthy multiples thanks to positive reviews and audience appreciation. If word of mouth turns favourable, day one figures could grow steadily over the weekend and beyond, potentially pushing the film towards a respectable total in the ₹40-50 crore range domestically, in line with its predecessors.
Disclaimer:
- Box office figures in this article are independently estimated by Tenvow based on an internal tracking methodology that evaluates theatre occupancy trends, distributor feedback, and regional trade indicators.
- The data reflects industry estimates available at the time of publication and may vary slightly from officially reported or audited figures released later.
- These figures should be considered preliminary and indicative, not official confirmations.
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