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Mardaani 3, starring Rani Mukerji, is set to release in theatres at the end of this month. The film has completed the certification process with the Central Board of Film Certification ahead of its arrival.
With that clearance, its official runtime has also been made public - and it is the longest film in the Mardaanifranchise so far.
Mardaani 3: Runtime and CBFC certification details
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the update on X, stating that Mardaani 3 has been certified UA 16+ by the CBFC on January 14, 2026. The approved duration is 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 37 seconds.
That runtime places the third installment ahead of both earlier films. The original Mardaani (2014) ran for 1 hour and 53 minutes. Mardaani 2 (2019) had a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.
According to reports, the film’s first half is slightly longer than the second - the opening portion of the film runs for just over an hour, while the second half is runs shorter - only by a few minutes.
What is Mardaani 3 about?
Rani Mukerji returns as police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. The character has anchored the franchise since the beginning. The story follows her as she races against time to track down and rescue multiple missing girls.
The cast includes Janki Bodiwala, Mallika Prasad, and Mikhail Yawalkar in key roles.
The film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala, and it is written by Aayush Gupta, Deepak Kingrani, and Baljeet Singh Marwah.
Mardaani 3 release date and earlier plans
Mardaani 3is scheduled to release in cinemas on January 30, 2026. The film was originally slated for a February release but was moved up by nearly a month.
Earlier, there had been speculation that the film might receive an ‘A’ certificate, similar to the first Mardaani. The final UA 16+ rating allows for a wider theatrical audience.
For now, the focus remains on its release - and the fact that Mardaani 3 is officially the longest chapter in the franchise to date.
With that clearance, its official runtime has also been made public - and it is the longest film in the Mardaanifranchise so far.
Mardaani 3: Runtime and CBFC certification details
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the update on X, stating that Mardaani 3 has been certified UA 16+ by the CBFC on January 14, 2026. The approved duration is 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 37 seconds.
#Xclusiv... 'MARDAANI 3' RUN TIME… #Mardaani3 certified 'UA 16+' by #CBFC on 14 January 2026. Duration: 130.37 min:sec [2 hours, 10 min, 37 sec]. #India
⭐ Theatrical release date: 30 January 2026. pic.twitter.com/OU8HXJQmfJ
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 23, 2026
That runtime places the third installment ahead of both earlier films. The original Mardaani (2014) ran for 1 hour and 53 minutes. Mardaani 2 (2019) had a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.
According to reports, the film’s first half is slightly longer than the second - the opening portion of the film runs for just over an hour, while the second half is runs shorter - only by a few minutes.
What is Mardaani 3 about?
Rani Mukerji returns as police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. The character has anchored the franchise since the beginning. The story follows her as she races against time to track down and rescue multiple missing girls.
The cast includes Janki Bodiwala, Mallika Prasad, and Mikhail Yawalkar in key roles.
The film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala, and it is written by Aayush Gupta, Deepak Kingrani, and Baljeet Singh Marwah.
Mardaani 3 release date and earlier plans
Mardaani 3is scheduled to release in cinemas on January 30, 2026. The film was originally slated for a February release but was moved up by nearly a month.
Earlier, there had been speculation that the film might receive an ‘A’ certificate, similar to the first Mardaani. The final UA 16+ rating allows for a wider theatrical audience.
For now, the focus remains on its release - and the fact that Mardaani 3 is officially the longest chapter in the franchise to date.
