Who is Mallika Prasad? Meet the merciless ‘Amma’ in Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3
In Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3, Mallika Prasad plays the female villain ‘Amma’, whose cold, ruthless presence and striking appearance in the trailer quickly grabbed attention and curiosity.
Last Updated: 06.09 PM, Jan 12, 2026
Mardaani 3, releasing January 30, 2026, features Rani Mukerji's return as tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. This time, she is confronting a powerful female villain named Amma (Mallika Prasad), who runs a massive child trafficking and beggar mafia. Shivani is forced into a brutal race against time across India to rescue the missing girls. As the trailer drops, Mallika’s intense look has caught attention. This article takes a closer look at the actor behind Amma.
Who is Mallika Prasad?
Mallika Prasad's captivating turn as Amma in Mardaani 3 has made her an instant talking point since the trailer was released. Speaking about her, Mallika is a seasoned performer, a director, an educator, and a theatre artist.
Born in Bengaluru, she holds a master’s degree in Performance Making from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a postgraduate diploma in acting from the National School of Drama.
She made her film debut with Kanooru Heggadithi (1999) and went on to play the lead in Guptagamini (2001). She is widely recognised in Kannada cinema, and her notable works include Mussanjaya Katha Prasanga, Garva, and Magha Mayuri.
More recently, she appeared in The Killer Soup and Anurag Kashyap’s Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat. She also directed the award-winning short film For My Ela.
What is the role of Mallika Prasad's Amma in Mardaani 3?
In Mardaani 3, Rani Mukerji returns as tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy, tackling a massive child trafficking network led by a ruthless female villain, Amma (Mallika Prasad), in a race to save missing girls.
Amma is a ruthless villain who forces Shivani into a brutal showdown while the missing girls' lives are at stake.
Meanwhile, the film promises a dark, violent and uncompromising view of organised exploitation, while focusing on the rescue of missing girls.
Who are the cast of Mardaani 3?
Mardaani 3 stars Rani Mukerji as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy, Mallika Prasad as the main antagonist, "Amma," Janki Bodiwala, Anirban Bhattacharya, Neena Gupta, and Jim Sarbh.
Mardaani 3 FAQs
Q: When is Mardaani 3 releasing?
A: Mardaani 3 will hit theatres on January 30, 2026.
Q: What is the story of Mardaani 3?
A: Mardaani 3 brings back Rani Mukerji as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy, who takes on a ruthless female villain, "Amma" (Mallika Prasad), leading a massive child trafficking ring across India.
Q: Where to watch Mardaani and Mardaani 2?
A: Both Mardaani and Mardaani 2 are streaming on Netflix.