Rani Mukerji’s crime thriller Mardaani 3, which hit theatres on January 30, is showing a steady performance at the box office. The film managed to collect Rs 2.50 crore on Day 5, slightly higher than its Monday earnings, according to trade tracker Sacnilk.
Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection So Far
With five days of collections added together, Mardaani 3 has earned a total of Rs 22.25 crore at the domestic box office. The film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and marks the third installment of the popular Mardaani franchise.
On Tuesday, the film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.72%.
Show-Wise Occupancy
Night shows performed the best, registering an occupancy of 33.62%, followed by:
- Evening shows: 21.45%
- Afternoon shows: 18.78%
- Morning shows: 9.03%
Lower morning numbers were expected due to working weekdays.
Region-Wise Performance
Among major centres, Jaipur recorded the highest occupancy at 33.75%. Other key regions included:
- NCR: 29.50%
- Mumbai: 26.25%
- Lucknow: 22.50%
- Pune: 21.25%
Trade Experts React
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh praised the film’s performance and called the opening weekend encouraging. In a note shared on Instagram, he said the positive response to this female-led film gives the makers confidence to continue the franchise.
He also pointed out that mass circuits were dominated by Border 2, which limited growth in some areas. However, metros like Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru showed healthy occupancy. According to him, weekday hold will be crucial for the film’s long-term performance.
Janki Bodiwala On Joining Mardaani 3
Actor Janki Bodiwala, who plays a cop in the film, shared how she landed the role. Speaking to Mid-Day, she revealed that she was in Mumbai for unrelated work when she received a call from casting director Shanoo Sharma.
“I went to YRF Studios, auditioned, and later got a call saying the makers liked my performance. I couldn’t believe that a trip for other work turned into a Yash Raj Films project,” she said.
About the Film
Produced by Yash Raj Films, Mardaani 3 stars Rani Mukerji, Janki Bodiwala, and Mallika Prasad in key roles. The film continues the franchise’s focus on crime, justice, and strong female-led storytelling.
