# Mardaani 3 Box Office Collections: Rani Mukerji’s Cop Drama Nears Rs 50 Crore Finish

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mardaani-3-box-office-collections-rani-mukerjis/  
Published: 2026-02-26  
Updated: 2026-02-26  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Four weeks in, and *Mardaani 3* is still standing — which, honestly, says a lot about both Rani Mukerji’s pull and the enduring legacy of India’s only successful female-led [action franchise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_film). The numbers have slowed considerably as the film approaches its theatrical curtain call, but the cumulative story is one worth telling.

## Mardaani 3 — Key Film Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film Title** | Mardaani 3 |
| **Director** | Abhiraj Minawala |
| **Lead Actor** | Rani Mukerji |
| **Production House** | Yash Raj Films (YRF) |
| **Genre** | Cop Action Drama |
| **Total Runtime (Theatrical)** | 4+ Weeks |
| **Projected Final Total** | ~Rs. 50 crore nett |

## Day-by-Day Box Office Collections

| Period | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Week 1 | Rs. 25.00 cr |
| 2nd Friday–Thursday | Rs. 14.75 cr |
| 3rd Friday–Thursday | Rs. 5.45 cr |
| 4th Friday | Rs. 0.25 cr |
| 4th Saturday | Rs. 0.50 cr |
| 4th Sunday | Rs. 0.60 cr |
| 4th Monday | Rs. 0.25 cr |
| 4th Tuesday | Rs. 0.30 cr |
| 4th Wednesday (est.) | Rs. 0.15 cr |
| **Running Total** | **Rs. 47.40 cr** |

## How Is the Film Really Doing?

![Mardaani 3](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1893-1024x576.png)

Let’s be real — a 50 percent drop on the 4th Wednesday, collecting just Rs. 15 lakh, signals that *Mardaani 3* is firmly in its final days of theatrical run. Week 4 is tracking towards around Rs. 2.15 crore, taking the running cume to approximately Rs. 47.50 crore. The film is expected to close its theatrical run somewhere around the **Rs. 50 crore nett** mark in India.

That’s a number that deserves context. In today’s post-pandemic Bollywood landscape, where OTT has eaten significantly into theatrical footfall and production costs have doubled or tripled, a Rs. 50 crore finish for a controlled-budget film from a niche franchise is genuinely respectable. YRF’s decision to keep the budget tight paid off — this isn’t a film that needed to be a Rs. 100 crore blockbuster to be considered a success.

## A Historic Achievement for Female-Led Hindi Cinema

Here’s the big headline that often gets lost in the day-by-day numbers: *Mardaani 3* is now the **highest-grossing film in the Mardaani franchise**, surpassing *Mardaani 2*. More significantly, it holds the distinction of being the **only successful female-led franchise in Hindi cinema**. That’s not a small thing. Rani Mukerji has carried this franchise through three films, building an audience for a character-driven cop action story at a time when the industry still debates whether female-led films can sustain franchise momentum.

The answer, clearly, is yes — they absolutely can.

With *Mardaani 3* wrapping up its theatrical chapter in the coming days, speculation will inevitably turn to whether a *Mardaani 4* is on the horizon. For now, Rani Mukerji can take a well-earned bow. For all the latest Bollywood box office updates, head to [technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in), and for more film collection breakdowns and franchise news, keep reading [technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in).

## **FAQs**

### **Q: What is the total box office collection of Mardaani 3 so far?**

*Mardaani 3* has collected approximately **Rs. 47.40 crore nett** at the Indian box office as of its 4th Wednesday, and is projected to finish its entire theatrical run around **Rs. 50 crore nett**.

### **Q: Is Mardaani 3 the highest-grossing film in the franchise?**

 Yes — *Mardaani 3* has surpassed *Mardaani 2* to become the **highest-grossing entry in the franchise**, and remains the only successful female-led action franchise in Hindi cinema.