Karan Johar reviews Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 trailer: Kicking ass!

Karan Johar and Rani Mukerji share a special bond from their time in the 90s, and their equation remains unchanged - Mardaani 3 trailer review from the filmmaker is proof of it!

Rani Mukerji in Mardaani 3

Karan Johar is the latest to share his review on Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 trailer. The clip was released earlier in the day, and the filmmaker, who worked with the actress in his debut directorial film, expressed what he felt after watching her come back on screen. Interestingly, Rani also completes 30 years in Bollywood today i.e. on Monday, January 12, 2026. She had shared a note thanking her fans for the journey to mark the special occasion.

What is Karan Johar’s review on Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 trailer?

Karan Johar took to Instagram to share Mardaani 3 trailer as his IG story. The filmmaker reviewed the trailer and had some inspiring words for one of his favourite actresses. “What a FANTASTIC TRAILER!!! RANI MUKERJI KICKING ASS is the best thing you will see today!!!,” is what he penned as the Instagram story. The filmmaker wrote the note along with tagging YRF and keeping the movie name under hashtags.

Why is Mardaani trailer reveal special for Rani Mukerji?

Rani Mukerji unveiled the trailer of Mardaani 3 on the very day that marked her 30 years in Bollywood. The clip presents the story of children who have been wronged with their innocence lost during childhood. They are drugged, kidnapped and have endured many forms of torture. A few even met their untimely death in the most gruelling form. This time, it is Shivani Shivaji Roy vs Amma, played by Mallika Prasad.

How was Rani Mukerji a part of Karan Johar’s Bollywood debut?

Karan Johar started his Bollywood career with the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He directed the film which went on to become one that generations remember. The story revolved around Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan), Anjali (Kajol) and Tina (Rani Mukerji). It was a tale about best friends Rahul and Anjali who get separated after he chooses Tina over Anjali.

Co-incidentally, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji and Karan Johar were all honoured with a National Award in 2025. SRK won an award for Jawan, Rani got honoured for her role in Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway and Karan Johar won the prestigious award for his film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani (starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles).

Mardaani 3 FAQs

Q: Is Mardaani 3 releasing?

A: Yes, Mardaani 3 was originally scheduled to be released on February 27, 2026, but now it will hit theatres on January 30, 2026.

Q: Will Rani Mukerji be in Mardaani 3?

A: Rani Mukerji will reprise her role as the tough, no-nonsense cop Shivani Shivaji Rao in the third instalment of the much-admired franchise.

Q: Who is the director of Mardaani 3?

A: Abhiraj Minawala is directing Mardaani 3.

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