Mardaani 3 FIRST Look Out: Rani Mukerji Returns As Fearless Cop, February 2026 Release Confirmed

Rani Mukerji is returning as a fearless cop, Shivani Shivaji Roy, in Mardaani's third installment. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, Mardaani 3 will hit the big screen in February 2026. On April 21, the first look of Rani from Mardaani's third part was released on social media. The action drama has been backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films.

It's confirmed! Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 will be back in theatres soon. In December 2024, it was confirmed that Mardaani's third installment will go on floors in April this year. And now, the makers have unveiled the first look of Rani's character from Mardaani 3.

The actress returns as the fearless and feisty cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the film. Backed by Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films, Mardaani part three will hit the big screen in February 2026. Mardaani 3 to release on February 27, 2026 Yash Raj Films, the production house behind Mardaani 3, shared the first look of Rani Mukerji from the film.

Taking to Instagram, YRF unveiled the actress' intense and fearless avatar as cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. The caption to the post read, "The countdown begins for Mardaani3! On Holi, good will fight evil as Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to the big screen on February 27, 2026 (sic)." Take a look: Last year, when Mardaani 3 was announced, Rani promised that the new installment would be 'deadly, dark, and brutal'.

In an official statement, the actress shared, "I'm thrilled to announce that we are starting the shooting of Mardaani 3 in April 2025. I'm proud to essay the character of this feisty cop again in Mardaani 3 as a tribute to all the unsung, brave, self-sacrificing cops who work tirelessly every single day to keep us safe." ALSO READ - Mardaani 3: Rani Mukerji To Begin Shooting For Crime-Thriller Cop Film From June - REPORT More about the Mardaani franchise Rani Mukerji-led Mardaani franchise commenced in 2014.

The first installment featured the actress alongside Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jisshu Sengupta, and others. It was helmed by director Pradeep Sarkar. Following Mardaani's success, the makers returned with Mardaani 2 in 2019.

Starring Rani in lead role, the film followed the story of her character's attempt to catch a rapist and murderer. Directed by Gopi Puthran, the second installment starred Vishal Jethwa, Rajesh Sharma, among others. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Bollywood, Entertainment News and around the world.

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