Mardaani 2's narrative of catching a rapist who feels proud of his acts aligns with what people of India are feeling right now after the many cases of rapes being reported. But despite being poignant, the film is getting very selective likes from people. While Saturday and Sunday saw a positive upswing in collections, Monday again saw a drop, if early estimates are to be believed. As per trade, the film has earned Rs 3 crore on Monday which is almost similar to what it had earned on Day 1. Mardaani 2 Movie Review: A Fantastic Rani Mukerji Tackles Perversity and Patriarchy in This Solid Investigative Thriller

Having released in 1600 screens only, Mardaani 2 started a little too slow on day 1. That could also be because reviews for the film were out much late in the day. Movies like Mardaani 2 rely on good reviews and strong word of mouth. The moment the positive word about movie started spreading, the film picked up. It was post 3 pm show that the film actually gained momentum on the first day. That's why Saturday and Sunday numbers are pretty good.

As per Box Office India, Mardaani 2 could have done better on Monday but there were protests in Delhi that affected its collection.

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