Rani Mukerji is all set to make a powerful return to cinemas with Mardaani 3. Ever since the trailer dropped, anticipation around the film has been soaring, with fans eager to watch Shivani Shivaji Roy
take on crime with renewed intensity and purpose.
Ahead of the film’s theatrical release, Rani Mukerji has been extensively promoting Mardaani 3 through interviews and public interactions, often speaking about the real-life inspiration behind female police officers in India.
As part of these efforts, the actress recently met a group of fearless women cops from New Delhi who are posted in high-risk zones across the capital. During the interaction, Rani discussed their challenging roles in safeguarding women and girls. A picture from the meeting, showing Rani posing alongside the female officers, has since gone viral, drawing praise from fans and social media users alike.
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Rani Mukerji Dedicates Mardaani Franchise To The Indian Police Force
Mardaani 3’s trailer launch quickly became one of the most talked-about moments in the Hindi film industry. The response has been unanimously positive, with viewers applauding Rani Mukerji’s return as Shivani Shivaji Roy, a courageous cop racing against time to rescue 93 missing young girls.
Expressing gratitude for the love pouring in, Rani shared an emotional note on what the character truly means to her. “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 further dedicated the moment to women officers across the country, 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.”
Mardaani 3 Continues the Franchise’s Legacy of Socially Relevant Cinema
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 carries forward the franchise’s tradition of addressing hard-hitting social issues. While the first film exposed the grim world of human trafficking and Mardaani 2 explored the chilling psychology of a serial offender, the third installment delves into another dark and brutal reality of society.
Mardaani 3 is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on January 30, 2026.
