Rani Mukerji's latest action thriller, "Mardaani 3," is making waves at the box office, crossing the ₹17 crore mark in India within its first three days of release. The film, directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Yash Raj Films, hit theaters on Friday and has shown steady growth since then.

On its opening day, "Mardaani 3" earned ₹4 crore. The film experienced a jump of 56.25% on Saturday, collecting ₹6.25 crore, and continued its upward trend on Sunday with early estimates suggesting a ₹7.25 crore collection. This brings the total India net collection to approximately ₹17.50 crore.

The film has also garnered a respectable ₹4.40 crore gross in the overseas market. Cumulatively, "Mardaani 3" has earned ₹16.20 crore gross in India and overseas in the first two days. According to Pinkvilla, the film has grossed ₹7.20 crore in the international markets. The worldwide gross box office collection for the opening weekend is estimated to be around ₹27 crore.

"Mardaani 3" has shown impressive occupancy rates, particularly during afternoon and evening shows. On Sunday, the film recorded an overall Hindi occupancy of 33.29%, with evening shows reaching nearly 50% occupancy. Major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata and Delhi NCR recorded high occupancy rates.

The film's performance is especially noteworthy considering the competition from other releases like "Dhurandhar" and "Border 2". "Mardaani 3" has already surpassed the opening day figures of its predecessors, "Mardaani" and "Mardaani 2".

In "Mardaani 3," Rani Mukerji reprises her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy, a tough cop known for her unflinching integrity. This time, Shivani investigates a case involving 93 missing young girls, delving into the dark world of child trafficking and the begging mafia. The film also stars Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad in key roles.

While some reviews have pointed out predictable plot twists and a less menacing villain compared to previous installments, critics have largely praised Rani Mukerji's performance and the film's commitment to addressing relevant social issues. According to the Times of India, despite some clichés, the movie maintains the "Mardaani" legacy in its action, production values, performance, and tone. Hindustan Times noted that even when the film treads familiar ground, it remains anchored by Rani Mukerji's authority as Shivani.