Pranav Birje | The News Bulletins
Yash Raj Films has unveiled the trailer of the much-awaited Rani Mukerji film Mardaani 3, the latest chapter of this blockbuster female-led franchise of India. Mardaani stands tall as the biggest solo female-led franchise in Hindi cinema, having garnered immense love and critical acclaim for over a decade. The Mardaani franchise has attained cult status among cine-lovers and remains India’s only female cop-led film universe that is successful theatrically.
Now in its third instalment, Mardaani 3 sees Rani Mukerji reprise her iconic role as the fearless and uncompromising cop Shivani Shivaji Roy, who is in a race against time to rescue scores of unaccounted for missing girls of India. This time, Shivani will take on a merciless, evil, powerful woman as the antagonist in a violent and brutal fight for justice for innocent lives. The role is being played by the supremely acclaimed actor Mallika Prasad. Janaki Bodiwala of Shaitaan fame also enters the Mardaani franchise to play in a pivotal role. Mardaani 3 has been written by Aayush Gupta of The Railway Men fame that became a global hit from India.
Following the unanimously loved poster drop, which received an overwhelming response for this insanely loved Rani Mukerji franchise, the trailer is set to increase the excitement for this must watch thriller.
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 continues the franchise’s tradition of socially relevant cinema. While Mardaani exposed the grim realities of human trafficking and Mardaani 2 explored the disturbing psyche of a serial rapist who challenged the system, Mardaani 3 delves into another dark and brutal reality of our society, further strengthening the franchise’s legacy of impactful, issue-based storytelling.
Mardaani 3 is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on January 30, 2026.