There are films that come and go in a week. And then there are films like Mardaani 3 — films that hold their ground, week after week, even when bigger films are fighting for the same screens. Three weeks after hitting cinemas on January 30, 2026, Rani Mukerji’s return as India’s most fearless cop is still running — and still earning.
The Mardaani 3 box office collection Day 21 is in, and the film is now on the edge of a major franchise milestone. Here’s everything you need to know — from the daily breakdown to what it means for the franchise.
Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 21 — Today’s Numbers
On Thursday, February 19, 2026 (Day 21), Mardaani 3 collected an estimated ₹0.45 crore net in India. It’s a small daily number — but that’s completely expected for any film entering its third week.
What matters more is the bigger picture. After 21 days, the film has collected approximately ₹47.85 crore India Net and over ₹67.50 crore worldwide gross. Yash Raj Films made this on a controlled budget, which means the film is already sitting comfortably in profit territory.
Mardaani 3 Day-Wise Box Office Collection — Full Report (India Net)
| Day / Week | Date | Collection (India Net) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Friday) | Jan 30, 2026 | ₹4.00 Crore |
| Day 2 (Saturday) | Jan 31, 2026 | ₹6.00 Crore |
| Day 3 (Sunday) | Feb 01, 2026 | ₹7.25 Crore |
| 📅 Week 1 Total | Jan 30 – Feb 05 | ₹26.55 Crore |
| 📅 Week 2 Total | Feb 06 – Feb 12 | ₹15.65 Crore |
| Day 15 (Friday) | Feb 13, 2026 | ₹0.65 Crore |
| Day 16 (Saturday) | Feb 14, 2026 | ₹1.75 Crore |
| Day 17 (Sunday) | Feb 15, 2026 | ₹1.15 Crore |
| Day 18 (Monday) | Feb 16, 2026 | ₹0.50 Crore |
| Day 19 (Tuesday) | Feb 17, 2026 | ₹0.65 Crore |
| Day 20 (Wednesday) | Feb 18, 2026 | ₹0.50 Crore |
| Day 21 (Thursday) | Feb 19, 2026 | ₹0.45 Crore Early Est. |
| 🏆 Total (21 Days) | — | ₹47.85 Crore |
Reading the Numbers — Week by Week Analysis
📈 Week 1 — A Strong, Confident Start
Mardaani 3 opened to ₹4 crore on Day 1 and kept building through the weekend. Sunday’s ₹7.25 crore was the best single-day number of the run. The first week total of ₹26.55 crore showed that Rani Mukerji’s fan base came out early and the word-of-mouth was working in the film’s favour.
📊 Week 2 — Solid Hold Against Big Competition
Week 2 brought in ₹15.65 crore — a respectable number given that Border 2 was still dominating screens at the same time. Holding that well in Week 2 against such big competition tells you this film had genuine audience support, not just opening weekend curiosity.
📉 Week 3 — Natural Drop, But Still Running
Collections in Week 3 have come down, as expected. The weekday numbers are now in the ₹0.45–₹0.65 crore range. But the film is still on screens, still earning, and still ticking closer to the franchise record. That’s a win on its own.
Mardaani 3 vs the Franchise — Is This the Biggest One Yet?
This is where things get really exciting for fans of the franchise. Mardaani 3 is on the edge of becoming the highest-grossing film in the Mardaani series. Here’s how all three films compare:
| Film | Release Year | India Net Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Mardaani | 2014 | ₹35.82 Crore |
| Mardaani 2 | 2019 | ₹46.73 Crore |
| Mardaani 3 ⭐ | 2026 | ₹47.85 Cr+ (Running) |
Mardaani 3 has already crossed Mardaani 2’s lifetime total of ₹46.73 crore. With a few more days left in its run, the film is on track for a lifetime finish of ₹48 to ₹50 crore — making it the undisputed champion of the franchise.
What Made Mardaani 3 Click With Audiences?
😈 The Villain “Amma” — A Standout Performance
Mallika Prasad’s portrayal of the villain known as “Amma” has been one of the most talked-about parts of the film. Critics and audiences both called it chilling and unforgettable. A great villain always makes a great cop story even better — and Amma delivered exactly that.
🔍 A Dark, Brutal Investigation Story
The film dives deep into a beggar mafia investigation — a dark and uncomfortable corner of society that most mainstream films avoid. That raw, real-world subject matter gave the film weight and purpose, and audiences responded to it.
💡 Smart Budget Strategy by Yash Raj Films
By keeping the budget controlled and not going overboard on scale, Yash Raj Films ensured that the film was profitable even at moderate numbers. This is exactly the kind of smart filmmaking that keeps franchises alive and well for the long term.
👮 Final Word: Mardaani 3 Ends Three Weeks on a High Note
The Mardaani 3 box office collection Day 21 brings the film’s 3-week total to ₹47.85 crore — already a franchise record. With a few more days of running, the ₹50 crore milestone is very much within reach.
More than just the numbers, this film proves that Rani Mukerji’s DCP Shivani Shivaji Roy is one of the most bankable characters in Hindi cinema today. The franchise keeps growing. The audiences keep coming back. And if the trend continues, Mardaani 4 is only a matter of time.
For now — Mardaani 3 has done its job, and done it well.
Sources & References
- Bollywood Hungama: Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection
- Pinkvilla: Rani Mukerji’s Cop Actioner Holds Well
- Times of India (ETimes): Mardaani 3 Daily Updates
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