Mardaani 3 FIRST Look Out! Rani Mukerji Returns As Fearless Cop Shivani Shivaji Roy; Action Thriller To Release On THIS Date In 2026

Rani Mukerji is poised to return as Shivani Shivaji Roy in the highly anticipated third instalment of Mardaani, all set to hit theatres in 2026. Following her powerful performances in Mardaani and Mardaani 2, she continues to embody the fearless cop dedicated to tackling crimes against women. The announcement of Mardaani 3 has been accompanied by its official release date and a striking first look.

Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 FIRST Look And Release Date Out

Yash Raj Films has confirmed that Mardaani 3 will be released on February 27, 2026, coinciding with the vibrant festival of Holi. Their announcement teased, “The countdown begins for #Mardaani3! On Holi, good will fight evil as Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to the big screen on February 27, 2026.” The studio unveiled an electrifying first look of Mukerji in her iconic role, hinting at a thematic connection between the film’s narrative and the festival’s celebration of good triumphing over evil.

About Mardaani 3

Rani revealed that the edge of the seat thriller is ‘dark, deadly and brutal’ and immediately piqued curiosity amongst netizens, the fans of the star and the franchise. The film is strategically timed just ahead of Holi. It falls on March 4 that year. This timing is significant, reflecting the film’s core conflict of Shivani’s relentless pursuit of righteousness against the malevolent forces she faces. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, who has collaborated on projects such as Band Baaja Baaraat, Gunday, Sultan, and Tiger 3. The screenplay is penned by Aayush Gupta. He recently gained recognition for his work on Netflix’s The Railway Men, marking his debut in screenplay writing for YRF.

Mardaani 3 promises to deliver an intense cinematic experience. While plot specifics remain tightly under wraps, the release date’s proximity to Holi hints at an expected “bloody, violent clash” between Mukerji’s character and the crime thriller’s antagonists.

Mardaani Franchise

This cop drama franchise, Mardaani, has established itself as Hindi cinema’s most successful solo female-led franchise. It has earned both commercial success and critical praise over its decade-long journey. The series has gained cult status among Indian audiences, representing the country’s only major female cop franchise. The first Mardaani film debuted in 2014. It had been followed by a successful sequel in 2019. Both films shattered box office records as leading solo female films.

Rani Mukerji’s most recent outing was in the critically and commercially successful film “Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway” (2023).

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