A major factor behind the slow opening is the overwhelming presence of Border 2 at the box office. Headlined by Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, the war drama has captured mass circuits and multiplexes alike. With both films appealing to similar audience segments, Mardaani 3 struggled to secure prime show timings and sustained footfall. Trade observers believe this high-voltage clash significantly affected its Day 1 performance.
