Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3: Release date, what to expect, trailer breakdown, cast members, and more..

Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji is back as Shivani Shivaji Roy for Mardaani 3 and is tougher than ever! This time, the supercop is determined to catch the big-time villain named Amma, who plays by her own set of mean rules. making it a total woman-vs-woman showdown. Rani Mukerji, who was last seen in Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway in 2023, returns to acting after three years.

When will Mardaani 3 release

The cop action-thriller is arriving in theatres on January 30, 2026. The movie is the third installment of the Mardaani franchise from 2014, and the direct sequel to Mardaani 2 from 2019. Mardaani 3 is once again backed by Rani Mukerji’s husband, Aditya Chopra.

Who are the Mardaani 3 cast members

While Rani Mukerji returns in the lead role of Shivani Shivaji Roy in the action-packed film, Mallika Prasad has been roped in as the lead antagonist role Amma this time. Mardaani 3 promises a woman-vs-woman showdown. Meanwhile, Janki Bodiwala, who rose to fame with Vash, will be seen in a pivotal role. Loveyatri filmmaker Abhiraj Minawala directed Mardaani 3.

What to expect from Mardaani 3

The makers have claimed that the third installment will be darker and deadlier with brutal action sequences. Rani Mukerji marks her 30th year in the entertainment industry with Mardaani 3. Unlike the male antagonists in the previous installments, the woman cop would be facing a formidable female criminal this time.

ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy will be seen uncovering a horrific human-trafficking racket which kidnaps children and sells them for exorbitant sums. The film will focus on a high-stakes investigation of the Mumbai Police into the disappearance of 93 young girls within 90 days.  Viewers can expect an edge-of-the-seat thriller as Shivani and her team will once again focus on dismantling the criminal circle.

What does the Mardaani 3 trailer show

The 3-minute-16-second video opens with the scared voice of a young girl, revealing that many more girls of her age have been kidnapped just like her. Based on true events, the video highlights the horrific story of 93 girls who went missing.

While confronting the main antagonist, Shivani declares in the trailer, “I am a cop who won’t take cuts from people like you but will cut you.” Throughout the video, Rani Mukerji’s character is seen racing against time to save several girls trapped in the terrifying racket.

The trailer of Mardaani 3 looks sharp and intense, mostly focused on the high-stakes investigation and the emotional distress. The video keeps the mystery intact about Amma and her strategic plans, perfectly building excitement.

Mardaani 3 FAQs:

Q: Is Mardaani 3 happening?

A: Yes, Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 is releasing in theatres on January 30, 2026.

Q: Will Rani Mukerji be in Mardaani 3?

A: Yes, Rani Mukerji will reprise her role as the no-nonsense police officer Shivani Shivaji Rao in Mardaani 3.

Q: Who is the director of Mardaani 3?

A: Abhiraj Minawala has directed Mardaani 3, who previously helmed Aayush Sharma's Loveyatri.