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Karan Johar and Ahaan Panday are mighty impressed by the trailer of Rani Mukerji's upcoming hard-hitting rescue drama - Mardaani 3. Earlier in the day,

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the creators of Rani Mukerji’s gritty cop franchise Mardaani unveiled the trailer for its third chapter, once again casting the actress as the fearless IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. Staying true to the series’ uncompromising spirit, Mardaani 3 promises another disturbing, socially driven story that places Shivani in a relentless race against time. In this instalment, Shivani joins the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and takes charge of a harrowing case involving the abduction of two young girls. As she delves deeper, what begins as a kidnapping investigation soon reveals layers of far darker truths. Karan Johar and Ahaan Panday have given shoutout to the actress and shared posts on social media.

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Karan Johar praises Rani Mukerji's Kick a** avatar in Mardaani 3 trailer

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\nTaking to his official Instagram handle, Karan wrote, \"WHAT A FANTASTIC TRAILER!! RANI MUKERJI KICKING A** is the best thing you will see today. #Mardaani3 #YRF.\"\n
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Ahaan Panday's reaction to Mardaani 3 trailer

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\nIn a post shared by Ahaan Panday on his Instagram story, the Saiyaara actor was amazed by the Mardaani 3 trailer; he reposted it and added a string of exclamation marks.\n
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Mardaani 3 trailer out!

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\nThe trailer uncovers a nationwide human trafficking racket headed by an elderly woman named Amma, portrayed by Mallika Prasad. Amma is shown purchasing girls from across the country for Rs 10 lakh each, drugging them into submission, and subjecting them to systematic exploitation. The narrative further exposes links to an organised beggar mafia, suggesting a vast criminal network operating under the façade of helplessness. One of the trailer’s most disturbing moments features a rescued girl coughing up blood in a hospital, starkly underscoring the severe physical and emotional trauma endured by the victims.\n
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\nTake a look:\n
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\n \n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4TJKSEftkU\n \n

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About Mardaani 3
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Mardaani 3 features Shaitaan actor Janaki Bodiwala in a key role. Written by Aayush Gupta (The Railway Men) and directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film is produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner.\n
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\nContinuing the franchise’s tradition of tackling hard-hitting social issues, the third instalment focuses on organised exploitation operating in plain sight. With its gritty storytelling and Rani Mukerji’s powerful performance, Mardaani 3 aims to once again deliver an unsettling, impactful narrative.\n
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\nThe film releases worldwide in cinemas on January 30, 2026.\n

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Mardaani 3: Karan Johar Praises Rani Mukerji's 'Kick A** Avatar'; Ahaan Panday Is 'Amazed' By Fantastic Trailer

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