Akshay Kumar calls Rani Mukerji a goddess of acting, urges fans to watch ‘Mardaani 3’

Akshay Kumar has joined the chorus of praise for Rani Mukerji’s latest release, ‘Mardaani 3’, calling her a “goddess of acting” and urging audiences to watch the film in theatres. The hard-hitting cop drama hit cinemas on January 30 and opened to strong word of mouth. Soon after its release, the film began receiving reactions beyond audience reviews, with several prominent names from the industry weighing in. Their comments have helped amplify the buzz around the film during its crucial opening phase.

According to coverage by News18 Showsha, Akshay Kumar shared his reaction on social media shortly after watching the film. Praising Rani Mukerji’s performance, he wrote, “Go watch the ‘Goddess’ of acting in her most powerful avatar. I saw it. I loved it. Don’t miss it!” The endorsement has further fuelled interest in the third instalment of the franchise.

Akshay Kumar praises Rani Mukerji’s performance

‘Mardaani 3’ marks Rani Mukerji’s return as Shivani Shivaji Roy, the tough and unyielding police officer she first portrayed in 2014. Over the years, the role has become one of the most recognisable characters of her career. In the new film, she once again steps into uniform, taking on crime with a sharp edge and emotional depth.

The film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and written by Aayush Gupta, with Aditya Chopra producing under the Yash Raj Films banner. Alongside Rani Mukerji, the cast includes Mallika Prasad as the primary antagonist and Janaki Bodiwala in a key supporting role. Staying true to the franchise’s legacy, the story continues to address social issues while keeping its central character firmly in focus.

‘Mardaani 3’ box office and reviews

At the box office, ‘Mardaani 3’ registered a strong opening. On its first day, the film collected Rs 4 crore, marking the biggest opener in the franchise and the highest Day 1 figure for a solo Rani Mukerji release. The numbers also placed it ahead of her recent films such as ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’, ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’, and ‘Hichki’.

News18 Showsha reviewed the film and awarded it 3.5 stars. In its review, the portal wrote, “Just like the previous two parts of the franchise, Mardaani 3 also brings a hard-hitting, rooted story. While, in comparison to the last film in the franchise, this one is more palatable, the film delivers a very strong message, and Rani as fierce Shivani is a delight to watch. Mardaani 3 not only deals with mafias committing crimes but also speaks volumes about how the nicest-looking person can also be the most horrible human being.”

With strong reviews, solid opening numbers, and public praise from Akshay Kumar, ‘Mardaani 3’ is shaping up to be a significant theatrical run for Rani Mukerji.


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