Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 5: Mardaani 3 has crossed the Rs 20 cr mark at the Indian box office by Day 5, but the pace has slowed noticeably during the weekdays. After a decent opening weekend, the Rani Mukerji-led cop thriller is now struggling to maintain momentum, raising concerns about its long-term theatrical run.
The muted performance has also sparked fresh discussion around Yash Raj Films’ upcoming female-led action project, Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt. While the Mardaani franchise enjoys strong recall, the third instalment appears to be losing audience interest faster than expected.
This trend reflects a wider shift in audience behaviour, especially for intense, content-driven films that rely heavily on weekend footfalls.
Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 5
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Mardaani 3 collected Rs 2.50 cr net on Day 5 (Tuesday). With this, the film’s total India net collection stands at around Rs 22.25 cr after five days in theatres.
The film opened on January 30 with Rs 4 cr on Day 1. Collections improved over the weekend, with Rs 6.25 cr on Saturday and a peak of Rs 7.25 cr on Sunday. However, the momentum dropped sharply once the weekdays began. Monday saw earnings fall to Rs 2.25 cr, and Tuesday remained flat, showing no real growth in footfalls.
On Tuesday (February 3), the film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.72%, pointing to low weekday turnout. While the numbers are not alarming, they are below expectations for a franchise film backed by a major studio.
The weekday slowdown follows a familiar pattern. Films with serious themes often see strong weekend traction but struggle to hold audiences once the initial buzz fades. Despite praise for Rani Mukerji’s performance and the film’s intense narrative, this appreciation has not translated into sustained box office growth.
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Competition has also played a role. Sunny Deol‘s Border 2 continue to dominate screens, limiting Mardaani 3’s reach. As a result, the film is trailing behind recent commercial entertainers that are enjoying longer theatrical runs.
Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 5
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (1st Friday) | Rs 4 cr |
| Day 2 (1st Saturday) | Rs 6.25 cr |
| Day 3 (1st Sunday) | Rs 7.25 cr |
| Day 4 (1st Monday) | Rs 2.25 cr |
| Day 5 (1st Tuesday) | Rs 2.50 cr |
| Total | Rs 22.25 cr net |
Will its Underwhelming Run Affect Alpha?
The softer box office performance of Mardaani 3 has raised questions about the future of YRF’s female-led action film Alpha. The uncertainty has grown after the reported underperformance of War 2, which affected confidence in the Spy Universe.
Alia Bhatt starrer Alpha was initially planned for a Christmas 2025 release. It was later pushed to April 17, 2026, to allow more time for VFX work. However, the film was postponed again in December 2025 to avoid a clash with Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan. Yash Raj Films has yet to announce a new release date.
Industry buzz suggests that Alpha could now head directly to OTT. Sources say Aditya Chopra was counting on Mardaani 3 to strengthen the female-led action space and set the stage for Alpha as a solo action outing for Alia Bhatt. With Mardaani 3 failing to meet expectations and the Spy Universe facing setbacks, the project is reportedly on hold for now.
