‘Mardaani 3’ becomes the No 1 movie on Netflix India!

Yash Raj Films’ hit film Mardaani 3, starring #RaniMukerji, is a huge hit on streaming as it became the No 1 movie on Netflix India! Not only this, the success of Mardaani 3 on streaming has propelled all 3 films of this blockbuster franchise to now trend in the Top 10 films list!

As of this morning, Mardaani 3 (2026) is at the No 1 spot, the first Mardaani (2014) at No 5 and Mardaani 2 (2019) at No 7 on Netflix India – a huge feat for this much acclaimed franchise which is also the only hit female-led movie franchise of the country.

Mardaani 3 did a business of over 53 crore nett in India and became the highest grossing film of the Mardaani franchise! It also completed 50 days in cinemas, a rare record of sorts for any film in today’s time!

On opening day, Mardaani 3 had surpassed all expectations by becoming the biggest opener for Mardaani franchise & solo Rani Mukerji film. It collected 4 crore on Day 1 to register a mind-blowing start for a female-led film in India!

Industry analysts note that the resurgence of conversation around the Mardaani films highlights the increasing synergy between theatrical releases and OTT platforms, where hit films with strong word-of-mouth and critical acclaim can amplify long-term viewership on streaming. The franchise’s success also reinforces the local & global appetite for high-quality Indian cinema driven by powerful narratives and strong female-led performances.

Mardaani franchise stands as a benchmark for storytelling excellence and audience engagement, solidifying its place as one of India’s most impactful cinematic series ever made.

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 carries forward the franchise’s legacy of hard-hitting, socially relevant storytelling. Mardaani is now a proven theatrical property across 12 years in a genre traditionally dominated by male stars.

Rani Mukerji has again delivered a solo theatrical success in her 30th year as a leading lady — a rare milestone that underlines her longevity and sustained box office credibility in the Indian film industry.

With this superb result, the Mardaani series has scored a hattrick of hits and remains India’s only successful female-led franchise as well as the only hit female-cop film franchise in the history of our cinema.

By Keerti Kadam