Rani Mukerji starrer Mardaani 3 finally hit cinemas on January 30 and has been receiving positive reviews from fans and critics. As Mardaani 3 arrived in cinemas, Shah Rukh Khan sent his best wishes.

Last Updated: 07.11 PM, Jan 30, 2026
Mardaani 3, which was earlier scheduled for a February 27, 2026, release, finally hit cinemas on January 30. In the third instalment, Rani Mukerji returns as the fan-favourite IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. Upon its theatrical release, Mardaani 3 has been getting positive responses from fans and critics. Here's what Shah Rukh Khan has to say!
Taking to his X account, Shah Rukh Khan extended his best wishes to Rani Mukerji and Mardaani 3. He wrote, "Just from the heart….to my Rani ‘Mardaani’ all my best wishes. I am sure you will be feisty, strong & compassionate in Mardaani 3 like u are in the real world too. @yrf #Mardaani3 #RaniMukerji"
Mardaani 3 stars Rani Mukerji as the fearless DCP Shivani Shivaji Roy, who races against time to rescue 93 missing girls. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the intense, harrowing thriller revolves around the uncovering of a child trafficking syndicate run by a ruthless beggar-turned-mafia queen.
Digging more into the plot, the narrative follows ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy shifts from investigating drug trafficking in the Sundarbans to tackling a high-profile case in Delhi involving the kidnapping of a diplomat's daughter. She uncovers a larger, brutal child trafficking ring. She takes on a brutal female villain, "Amma," a ruthless beggar-mafia queen behind the disappearance of 93 children.
This film sheds light on women's safety, the dark reality of beggar mafias and child trafficking. It is a tough, action-packed social drama.
Meanwhile, the OTTplay review for Mardaani 3 stated that the film succeeds as a stark reminder of the systemic failures surrounding women's safety, with Rani Mukerji's powerful performance. "While the script tackles chilling new territory, the 'beggar mafia' and human experimentation, it loses some of the franchise's sharp edge to predictable plot beats," it further read.
Mardaani 3 stars Rani Mukerji as Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy, Mallika Prasad as "Amma" (The Antagonist), Janki Bodiwala (noted for Shaitaan) in a pivotal role, reportedly as a cop, Mikhail Yawalkar as Inspector Balwinder Singh Sodhi, and others.
Also Read: Mardaani 3: Release date, OTT platform, cast, plot, and more about the action-thriller crime drama
Q: What is the release date of Mardaani 3?
A: Mardaani 3 is now running at a theatre near you!
Q: Which OTT platform has Mardaani 1 and 2?
A: Both Mardaani (2014) and Mardaani 2 (2019) are available to stream on Netflix.
Q: Will Mardaani 3 release on OTT?
A: After completing its theatrical run, the highly anticipated action thriller Mardaani 3 will make its digital debut exclusively on Netflix on March 27, 2026, as per the standard 8-week theatrical-to-digital window rule.