Mardaani 3 Box Office Slows Down After Weekend Momentum

Mardaani 3 Box Office Update: Rani Mukerji’s Crime Thriller Sees Sharp Dip on First Weekday

Turning to Bollywood, Mardaani 3, the third installment in the popular crime-thriller franchise led by Rani Mukerji, has encountered its first major slowdown at the box office.

After a steady opening weekend, the film witnessed a noticeable dip on its first weekday.

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Day 4 Collection Shows Sharp Drop

According to early trade estimates, Mardaani 3 collected just over ₹2 crore on Monday (Day 4) in India. The weekday figure marks a significant decline compared to the film’s weekend earnings, a pattern commonly seen with mid-budget thrillers once initial audience rush subsides.

Latest Box Office Snapshot

• Day 4 (Monday): ~₹2.15 crore

• Total after 4 days: ~₹19.65 crore (India net)

Despite the drop, the film has managed to stay close to the ₹20 crore mark by the end of its fourth day in theatres.

Competition and Weekday Footfalls Impact Performance

Industry observers suggest that the weekday slowdown for Mardaani 3 may be driven by strong competition from other releases as well as the usual decline in footfalls after the opening weekend. Crime thrillers, while critically appreciated, often rely heavily on weekend performance unless boosted by strong word of mouth.

The film is a 2026 production backed by Yash Raj Films and directed by Abhiraj Minawala, with Rani Mukerji reprising her role as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.

Performance Still Holds Due to Weekend Strength

While the Monday numbers reflect a slowdown, analysts note that the opening weekend performance provided a solid base. Rani Mukerji’s intense portrayal and the franchise’s established audience have helped the film maintain stability so far.

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The Mardaani series has traditionally drawn viewers interested in strong female-led narratives and socially relevant crime stories, which could help the film sustain modest collections in the coming days.

What Lies Ahead for Mardaani 3

The real test for Mardaani 3 will be how it performs over the rest of the week. If weekday collections stabilize and show limited drops, the film could continue building toward a respectable lifetime total. However, continued competition and mixed audience turnout may restrict its long-term box office potential.

For now, the film remains steady, though clearly past its opening surge.

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