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The buzz around Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 is palpable as the film hits theatres today. Fans of the franchise are excited to see her return as the fearless cop but the release timing poses challenges. With Sunny Deol’s Border 2 still running strong at the box office and already crossing Rs 200 crore Mardaani 3 faces stiff competition for screens and audience attention. The first day expectations for Mardaani 3 Rani Mukerji returns as Shivani Shivaji Roy in the latest installment of the action thriller franchise facing significant box office challenges on its opening day due to strong competition. While the previous films saw higher initial collections the third entry is projected for a lower opening. As per earl;y projections the film Mardaani 3 is projected to earn Rs 2 to 2.5 crore on its first day potentially marking the lowest opening for the series compared to Mardaani 1 which earned Rs 3.50 crore and Mardaani 2 which earned Rs 4 crore on their respective opening days. Also read: Mardaani 3 trailer out: Rani Mukerji roars back as ACP Shivani franchise raises the stakes – Watch The hurdle for Rani Mukerjis Mardaani 3 One of the biggest challenges for Mardaani 3 is the continued dominance of Border 2. The Sunny Deol led war drama is still drawing large crowds especially in mass circuits. With screens already occupied Mardaani 3 may get a limited release in single screens but better showcasing in urban multiplexes where Rani Mukerji’s fan base is strong. This mixed scenario could affect footfalls on the first day but may not fully block the film’s growth if reviews turn positive. However if the film manages to stabilize through the weekend it could end its first weekend around Rs 7 crore to Rs 8 crore. While this will be below the franchise’s previous peaks it will still provide a base for steady growth. Mardaani 3’s performance will be closely watched as it may indicate the sustainability of content-driven films in a market currently dominated by mass entertainers like Border 2. More about Mardaani franchise For perspective Mardaani 1 opened with Rs 3.50 crore while Mardaani 2 had a slightly better start at Rs 4 crore. Both films benefited from strong word of mouth which helped them grow steadily over time. Mardaani 3 while starting lower still carries the goodwill of the franchise and Rani Mukerji’s strong presence which could help it recover in the coming days. What can be expected from Mardaani 3? Even with a slow start Mardaani 3 has the potential to perform steadily if audience response is positive. The franchise’s track record shows that word of mouth can drive collections beyond opening day expectations. While Border 2 dominates mass circuits Mardaani 3’s urban appeal may help it carve its own space and strengthen the legacy of Rani Mukerji’s action-driven roles. Also read: Mardaani 3 Twitter Review: Worth watching Rani Mukerji’s movie? Netizens call it a ‘paisa wasool’