Can films like ‘Mardaani 3’ transform society? Rani Mukerji says it can ‘at least start a conversation’

Rani Mukerji is returning to the silver screen with her highly anticipated film ‘Mardaani 3’. After much anticipation, the film has finally hit the big screens today, January 30. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the film revolves around a dutiful cop Shivani Shivaji Roy’s high-stakes battle against a sinister child-trafficking syndicate. Rani Mukerji has recently opened up about why such films are crucial to society.

Rani Mukerji on why films like ‘Mardaani 3’ are important

Rani Mukerji returns as the gallant cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third instalment. The film revolves around her relentless race against time to dismantle a ruthless child-trafficking network and rescue the abducted children. In a recent interview with The Hindu, Rani Mukerji explained why ‘Mardaani 3’ is an important film.




"Mardaani is an important film with important social messaging; it is not just a franchise. It is about making people uncomfortable, to make them realise that we should be speaking about this issue more often. I want to keep coming back with this message as the reality for women has still not changed from the time we made Mardaani in 2014,” she said.

When asked about whether such films can transform society, Rani Mukerji said, “I don’t know about that. But it’s at least enough to start a conversation. If a film can even transform one person, that is a big thing.

All about ‘Mardaani 3’

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, ‘Mardaani 3’ features Rani Mukerji reprising her iconic role as the fearless police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. What’s the film about? “It is a race against time, and there will be no mercy. Shivani Shivaji Roy is back to rescue girls who go missing without a trace,” the makers said, while launching the trailer. Starring Rani Mukerji, the film also has actors Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad in pivotal roles.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”