Mardaani 3 Advance Booking: Rani Mukerji's cop thriller faces slow start amid competition from Border 2

Mardaani 3 was originally scheduled for a February 27, 2026, release, but it was changed, and now it will hit cinemas on January 30. The film sees the return of IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy, played by Rani Mukerji, who is now facing a more formidable villain. Ahead of the release, the advance box office report hints at a slow start amid the competition from Border 2. 

Will Mardaani 3 beat Border 2 at the box office?

As per Sacnilk, 17367 tickets have been sold out for Mardaani 3 in India (18:46 pm, January 29, 2026). With block seats, the film earned Rs. 1.54 crore as of now. At this pace, Mardaani 3 is expected to earn around Rs. 2-3 crore on day 1. On the other hand, it is all set to face a major competition from Sunny Deol's Border 2. 

The war drama opened with Rs. 30 crore and has been performing outstadingly at the box office. After 6 days, Border 2 has already earned Rs. 213 crore at the domestic box office.

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What's the plot of Mardaani 3?

Mardaani 3 (2026), starring Rani Mukerji as the fierce IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy, follows a intense, high-stakes battle against a dangerous, female-led kidnapping ring (beggar mafia). Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film focuses on rescuing young girls in a race against time, with Mallika Prasad playing the villain "Amma". 

Shivani Shivaji Roy joins the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the disappearance of young girls. She uncovers a complex, terrifying beggar mafia syndicate run by a ruthless female mastermind named "Amma", who is described as cold and calculating. This film marks a change from previous films, pitting a female protagonist against a female antagonist, creating a dark, poignant conflict.

Mardaani 3 highlights difficult social issues, particularly child trafficking and the exploitation of children through organised crime. The film has been described as physically and mentally difficult, highlighting the psychological toll of the investigation.

Meanwhile, Mardaani 3 stars Rani Mukerji as Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy, Mallika Prasad as "Amma" (The Antagonist), Janki Bodiwala (the Shaitaan fame) in a pivotal role, reportedly as a cop, Mikhail Yawalkar as Inspector Balwinder Singh Sodhi, and others.

Mardaani 3 FAQs:

Q: What is the release date of Mardaani 3?

A: Mardaani 3 is set to release in cinemas across India and international markets on January 30, 2026.

Q: Which OTT platform has Mardaani 1 and 2?

A: As of January 2026, both Mardaani (2014) and Mardaani 2 (2019) are available to stream on Netflix.

Q: Is Rani Mukerji returning to Mardaani 3?

A: Yes. Rani Mukerji returns to Mardaani 3 as IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy.