Yash Raj Films unveiled the trailer of Mardaani 3 a couple of days back and it has become the biggest talking point from the Hindi film industry. Unanimously positive appreciation has been pouring in from all quarters for Rani Mukerji who returns to reprise her widely loved character of Shivani Shivaji Roy, a daredevil cop who risks her life to save 93 young missing girls in a race against time.
Rani thanks people by saying, “Shivani Shivaji Roy is not a character I switch off when the camera cuts. I carry her with me. Because through her, I’ve seen what it really means to serve. I’ve seen how lonely courage can be. I have immense respect for the cops of our country who show up every day — quietly, without complaints, without medals, serving our country and protecting us silently. Mardaani franchise is my salute to them and I feel So happy and proud to see the people of my country pour so much love for the police force.”
She dedicates this moment to the Indian police force by saying, “To my brothers and sisters in the police force, especially the women, who are judged more, questioned more, and still stand taller than fear, this film exists because of you. This film is my way of celebrating the entire police force, especially the women officers who lead with strength, compassion, and fierce integrity.”
Rani says this fiery response to the trailer is a testament that as a country we are always ready to raise our voice against social crimes.
She says, “Your incredible response and love for Mardaani 3 trailer tells me that we, as a country, have a strong conscience. That we still feel anger when something is wrong and pride when someone stands up to protect the helpless. Thank you for holding Mardaani 3 so close to your hearts.”
She adds, “Mardaani is not just a franchise for me. Shivani Shivaji Roy lives in my heart. Through her, I’ve witnessed courage that doesn’t shout, strength that doesn’t seek applause, and bravery that comes at a very personal cost and I’m inspired by her. Mardaani has never just been a film for me—it’s a feeling, a responsibility. It is deeply humbling to experience so much love for a film and a franchise that is part of my existence and has defined my career in cinema.
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 is the only hit female-led franchise of India and the only female-led cop franchise of India. Mardaani 3 is scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on January 30, 2026
