Mardaani 3 Collection Day 1 Early Update: Did Rani Mukerji SHATTER Mardaani Part 1 & 2’s Opening Figures?

Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 1 Early Update: Rani Mukerji has returned to the big screen as the fierce and fearless Shivani Shivaji Roy, and the buzz around Mardaani 3 is steadily building on its opening day. Known for its hard-hitting storytelling, the franchise once again dives into a gritty narrative, with Rani leading the charge in a role that has become iconic over the years.

The release of Mardaani 3 comes at a special milestone in Rani Mukerji's career, as the actress recently marked 30 years in the film industry. Ahead of the film's release, she shared a heartfelt and emotional note thanking fans for their unwavering love and support, adding to the anticipation surrounding the threequel.

Mardaani 3 Budget & OTT Release Platform Updates

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, Mardaani 3 - the third chapter in the much - loved Mardaani franchise-arrived in theatres today, Friday, January 30, 2026. Audience reactions and critics' responses have been largely positive, praising the film's intense tone and powerful performances.

The film has debuted in cinemas during the ongoing Border 2 wave, making the box office clash an interesting one to track.

Movie critic and trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal, in a conversation with Aakash Kumar of Filmibeat, shared that Mardaani 3 has reportedly been made on a budget ranging between ₹30-₹35 crore. On the digital front, reports from OTTPlay suggest that Netflix has secured the post-theatrical streaming rights of Mardaani 3. If true, the Rani Mukerji-starrer will make its OTT debut on the global platform once its cinema run comes to an end.

However, the makers are yet to issue an official confirmation regarding the OTT release.

Mardaani 3 Opening Day Collection Early Trend (Day 1)

Despite receiving largely positive feedback from audiences, Mardaani 3 has begun its theatrical run at a measured pace. The crime thriller has seen a modest turnout during its opening hours, reflecting a cautious start at the box office.

As per real-time figures reported by Sacnilk, the film has collected approximately ₹1.96 crore on Day 1 so far. These numbers are based on collections recorded till 7:00 PM, with the evening and night shows expected to determine the final opening-day total.

Mardaani 3 Day 1 Occupancy (Today)

Morning Shows: 8.97%
Afternoon Shows: 14.78%

Mardaani 3 Vs Mardaani 2 Vs Mardaani Box Office (First Day)

Looking at the franchise's opening-day performance over the years, Mardaani 2 (2019) enjoyed a solid start, earning ₹3.80 crore on Day 1. The original Mardaani (2014) wasn't far behind either, with an opening-day collection of ₹3.40 crore, according to Sacnilk data.

In comparison, Mardaani 3 is currently trailing behind the earlier installments and has not yet managed to cross the Day 1 figures set by either Mardaani or Mardaani 2.