Mardaani 3 Budget And Box Office Target: Fans of the Mardaani franchise are set to see Rani Mukerji back in action as the story continues with Mardaani 3. The upcoming crime-action film is produced by Yash Raj Films and directed by Abhiraj Minawala. In this new installment, Rani will once again play ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy, a strong and fearless cop who has remained a fan favourite since the first film was released in 2014 and its sequel in 2019.
Mardaani 3 is also important as it marks Rani Mukerji’s return to the big screen after almost three years. She was last seen in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway (2023), where her performance was widely praised by audiences and critics. With Mardaani 3, she is returning to a powerful and intense role, which has already created fresh buzz and excitement among movie lovers.
MARDAANI 3 OVERVIEW: BUDGET, PLOT & WHAT TO EXPECT
Mardaani 3 has arrived in theatres, bringing back Rani Mukerji in one of the most powerful female cop roles in Hindi cinema. The film, directed by Abhiraj Minawala and backed by Yash Raj Films, has released today (January 30), marking the third chapter of the successful crime-action franchise.
This time, the story dives into a darker and more disturbing world. The makers have designed the film with a grittier tone and more intense action compared to the earlier parts. The movie also holds emotional value for Rani Mukerji, as it coincides with her completing 30 years in the entertainment industry, making the project even more special for her career journey.
The biggest twist in this installment is the face-off between two strong women. For the first time in the franchise, ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy is up against a female villain. Mallika Prasad plays Amma, a ruthless criminal mastermind running a dangerous trafficking and beggar-mafia network.
The plot revolves around a shocking case where 93 young girls go missing within a short period. As Shivani and the Mumbai Police begin their investigation, they uncover a massive child-trafficking operation linked to organised crime. The narrative focuses on urgency, emotional trauma, and Shivani’s fearless mission to break the criminal chain and save innocent lives.
Filmibeat recently spoke with trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal to understand the box office potential and early expectations surrounding Mardaani 3. Talking about its budget, the trade analyst said, “Mardaani 3 has been made on a budget of around Rs 30-35 crore.”
MARDAANI 3 BOX OFFICE TARGET UPDATE
Talking about its box-office target, Rohit added, “For the film to be considered a hit, it will need to cross Rs 45 crore at the box office. If it earns less than that, it may be seen as underperforming or a flop. Compared to the hype around Mardaani Part 1 and Part 2, the buzz for Mardaani 3 appears to be relatively lower. Still, the realistic box office target for the film should be around Rs 45-50 crore. Let’s see what happens.”