First weekend box-office collection of \'Mardaani\'

Filled with unbeatable enthusiasm to fight back against the wrong, \'Mardaani\' hit the theatres last Friday. Even after getting acclaimed by the critics, its fortune at the box-office wasn\'t that bright on the first day. But with good word of mouth its business has grown over the weekend.

Made up of the total budget of INR 20 Cr approximately, \'Mardaani\' was released in 1300+ screens nationwide. On the first day it got below the average occupancy of barely 20-30% and collected INR 3.75 Cr. But on Saturday it witnessed hike of 30% at the ticket counter making it earn INR 4.75 Cr, while on Sunday it made the business of INR 5.5 Cr. Therefore, the total first weekend box-office collection of \'Mardaani\' is INR 12 Cr.

\'Mardaani\' being a women centric film Rani Mukherjee has carried the entire film on her shoulders while chasing after the goons and standing up for the deprived women. Based on the sensitive issue of child trafficking, it is the first film of Yash Raj Films banner to receive the A-grade certificate.