The wait is finally over! Yash Raj Films has officially unveiled the first look of Mardaani 3, with Rani Mukerji making her powerful return as Shivani Shivaji Roy, the no-nonsense, fearless cop who's become a symbol of justice and female strength in Indian cinema. Titled Mardaani 3, the third installment in the gritty franchise will hit theaters on 27 February 2026, just ahead of Holi, setting the stage for a festival of fire and fury.
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film promises to take the franchise to even more intense and high-stakes territory. The first look teases a storm—Rani, back in uniform, eyes blazing with resolve, ready to take down a new breed of criminal. While the plot is still under wraps, the visual hints at a story packed with action, emotion, and the same raw realism that has defined the Mardaani series.
Since her debut as Shivani in 2014’s Mardaani, Rani has redefined what it means to be a female lead in a cop thriller—balancing grit, grace, and gravitas. In Mardaani 2 (2019), she faced off against a young, psychotic killer, and now, expectations are sky-high as fans await to see what new evil she’ll tackle in round three.
With Mardaani 3 releasing just ahead of Holi on 27 February 2026, and buzz already building around its first look, Rani Mukerji is all set to deliver yet another knockout performance. Get ready for a fiery face-off between justice and darkness—Shivani Shivaji Roy is back, and she’s not holding back.