Mardaani 2 Box-Office Collections Day 1: Rani Mukerji Gets A Slow Start; Becomes Rani's Highest Opener

Rani Mukerji’s latest outing Mardaani 2 hit the screens yesterday. The film, which marks the returns of Rani after almost 1.5 years, sets up a clash with Hollywood flick Jumanji: The Next Level. Starring Rani in the lead role, the film is helmed by Gopi Puthran, produced by Aditya Chopra. Post the trailer was dropped on social media, it grabbed eyeballs for its content and plot and was even mired in controversies. Looks like, Rani has not really spilled her magic on the screen as it has managed to collects Rs 3.80 Crore on day 1 but has become actress’s highest opener beating Mardaani and Hichki.

Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted the number and wrote, “#Mardaani2 witnesses stronger occupancy post 3 pm shows, after a lukewarm takeoff in the morning... Multiplexes are dominating... Riding on super-strong word of mouth + tremendous critical acclaim, the footfalls should multiply on Day 2 and 3... Fri ₹ 3.80 cr. #India biz.” “#RaniMukerji versus #RaniMukerji... *Day 1* biz... 2019: #Mardaani2 ₹ 3.80 cr 2014: #Mardaani ₹ 3.46 cr 2018: #Hichki ₹ 3.32 cr #India biz.” (ALSO READ: Mardaani 2 Box-Office Early Prediction: Rani Mukerji Starrer To Remain Unaffected Despite Clashing With Jumanji)

SpotboyE rated Mardaani 2 with 3 stars and wrote in its review, “The first part of Mardaani franchise, directed by Pradeep Sarkar, got us face to face with a feisty cop, DCP Shivani Roy, ready to pin the criminal down, no matter what the circumstance is. Mardaani 2 brings back the same essence with double power. Shivani Roy, played by the talent powerhouse, Rani Mukerji, is now SP Shivani Roy and the issue she is dealing with in the sequel is grave beyond words. Rape- a DISEASE that is rotting our society with each passing day. The very first scene of the film will make you clench your fist in anger. Being a girl, I felt it way beyond my control and I could see the men seated beside me shaking their head in disgust too. Thank god for that!”