Mardaani 3 Advance Booking Report Day 1: Rani Mukherji's Crime-Investigative Movie Ticket Sales Crosses Rs 1 Crore

Mardaani 3 Advance Booking Day 1: ‘Mardaani 3’, the highly anticipated crime thriller starring Rani Mukerji, has seen a slow start in advance ticket bookings ahead of its theatrical release on January 30, 2026. Fans of the franchise were hoping for a strong pre‑release performance, but early figures suggest a more modest beginning for the film’s first day of advance sales.

Mardaani 3 Advance Booking Day 1

As advance bookings opened, data from Sacnilk showed that ‘Mardaani 3’ has opened to a decent response in advance bookings. ‘Mardaani 3’ day 1 pre-sales have sold tickets worth Rs 1.31 crore in India.   

• Total advance booking (with block seats): Rs 1.31 crore (early estimates)

• Tickets sold: 1,2348

• Total shows: 3,330+

These numbers reflect quite low interest in the film but are lower than many would have expected for a third installment of this franchise. 

Mardaani 3 State Wise Advance Booking Day 1

If we look at ‘Mardaani 3’ state wise advance booking report day 1, here are the top five states, as per Sacnilk: 

• Delhi: 29.22 Lac block seats 

• Tamil Nadu: 9.76 Lac block seats

• Maharashtra: 24.85 Lac block seats 

• Gujarat: 10.79 Lac block seats

• Karnataka: 10.28 Lac block seats

Mardaani 3 Box Office Prediction

While ‘Mardaani 3’ is one of the most anticipated female‑led films of 2026, industry tracker suggests that advance booking has started somewhat low compared with some big films. Early ticket sales figures indicate that the film’s pre‑release bookings are steady but not explosive because as of now the ticket sales have only crossed Rs 1 crore in India.

The opening weekend could see a solid turnout, with Mardaani 3 attracting audiences who are fans of the franchise and Rani Mukerji’s performance. 

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Mardaani 3 Plot Summary

‘Mardaani 3’ continues the gritty and intense saga of Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy, the fearless police officer played by Rani Mukerji. In this part 3, Shivani is faced with a chilling mystery, according to IMDb, “It is a race against time and there will be no mercy. Shivani Shivaji Roy is back to rescue girls who go missing without a trace.”

 

 

 

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The story promises a dark, brutal, and edge‑of‑the‑seat thriller, combining intense action with drama as Shivani fights against time to bring justice and save lives. 

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Mardaani 3 Cast

Here are the key cast members of ‘Mardaani 3’ you’ll see on screen:

• Rani Mukerji as Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy – The central character, a seasoned and determined cop known for her courage and sharp instincts.

• Janki Bodiwala – Playing a pivotal role alongside Rani.

• Mallika Prasad – Cast as the antagonist called as Amma, marking a powerful female villain.
  
  

For ‘Mardaani 3’, how the film performs on day 1 and the opening weekend will give a clearer picture. For now, the film’s journey appears steady rather than spectacular, but there’s still time for momentum to grow.

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