Mardaani 3, the latest instalment in the popular crime thriller franchise starring Rani Mukerji as ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy, has completed its first Monday (Day 4) at the box office with a noticeable drop in collections. After a solid weekend, the film managed to earn just over ₹2 crore on its first weekday, raising questions about its hold in the early part of the week.
After opening to a steady start on Friday with around ₹4 crore, Mardaani 3 saw a typical weekend growth — collecting approximately ₹6.25 crore on Saturday and recording its highest single-day earnings of about ₹7.25 crore on Sunday. This pushed the total domestic box office for the first three days past the ₹17 crore mark.
However, the momentum did not carry into Monday, as the film’s weekday number dipped sharply. According to early industry estimates, Mardaani 3 earned approximately ₹2.15 crore net on its fourth day, a steep fall from its Sunday peak. This brings the four-day domestic total to around ₹19.65 crore across India.
Industry analysts point out that such a drop on weekdays is fairly common for serious thrillers like Mardaani 3, especially when competing with bigger commercial entertainers and limited holiday windows. Still, the sharp decline highlights the film’s struggle to maintain its weekend audience once the work week began.
Despite the Monday slump, the movie’s weekend performance — particularly its Sunday uptick — reflected the enduring appeal of Mukerji’s portrayal of Shivani, a character that has become synonymous with strong female leads in Bollywood crime dramas. Audiences and critics alike have praised her performance, even if comparisons with other big-ticket releases continue to shape the film’s box office narrative.
As Mardaani 3 heads into the rest of the first week, trade watchers will closely monitor its Tuesday to Thursday figures to see whether it can stabilise and find stronger traction during regular weekday screenings.
Rani Mukerji’s portrayal of ACP Shivani has once again received widespread praise, with many calling it one of her most powerful performances in recent years. Critics have applauded the film’s gritty tone, realistic action, and socially relevant narrative. However, some viewers have felt that the film’s heavy subject matter limits its appeal to a wider audience.
All eyes are now on the film’s Tuesday and Wednesday collections, which will determine whether Mardaani 3 can stabilise during the weekdays. If it manages to hold steady and picks up again by the second weekend, the film could still emerge as a respectable performer at the box office.
For now, Mardaani 3 stands as a reminder that while strong content and performances matter, sustaining box office momentum remains a tough challenge—especially for serious, issue-based cinema.