'Mardaani' mints about Rs.15 crore in opening weekend

Rani Mukherjee's fight against the girl trafficking mafia in her latest offering "Mardaani" seems to have appealed to the movie buffs - it has raked in approximately Rs.15 crore in just three days.

The first weekend collection of the Yash Raj Films' production venture is Rs.14.46 crore, read a statement.

Bollywood celebrities have also given the thumbs up to Pradeep Sarkar's directorial.

Karan Johar: Rani Mukerji is simply Outstanding in #Mardaani!!!! Blows your mind!!! Take a bow @yrf for a relevant and compelling film!

Shilpa Shetty: Jus watchd "Mardaani" Wht a powerful film and msg. Super performances by all and Rani was par excellence. Go Girl power..must watch tweetos!

Ameesha Patel: Saw Mardaani last nite...excellent film..Rani mUkherjee is outstanding...its a must watch.