'Mardaani 3' trailer: Fans celebrate Rani Mukerji’s powerful return, ‘Shivani Shivaji Roy is back!’

The trailer of 'Mardaani 3', the much-anticipated third instalment of the Rani Mukerji-led franchise, has finally been unveiled, and fans can’t keep calm. The release has instantly reignited excitement around Shivani Shivaji Roy, a character that has now become iconic in its own right.

A closer look at the trailer

The trailer opens on a deeply unsettling note, beginning with the kidnapping of a young girl. A hard-hitting statistic flashes on screen, stating that “thousands of daughters go missing every week.” Shivani Shivaji Roy is called in to investigate the case, which soon exposes a far-reaching and sinister network.
As she digs deeper, she comes face-to-face with Amma, a mysterious and terrifying figure who exploits children for her crimes. The trailer sets up an intense cat-and-mouse chase, blending raw action with emotional depth and urgency.
Announcing the trailer, the makers wrote, “It is a race against time & there will be no mercy. Shivani Shivaji Roy is back to rescue girls who go missing without a trace.”

Fan reactions pour in

The trailer struck an instant chord with audiences, with fans flooding social media with unfiltered excitement and admiration. Comments ranged from “Trailer mein toh daaam hai bhai ��” and “Looking good �� Based on a true story,” to “Shivani Shivaji Roy is back!!! ������”.
Many hailed the franchise itself, with one fan writing, “One of the greatest movie franchises is back ���� Shivani Shivaji Roy is one of the bestest characters ever.” Love for Rani Mukerji dominated the conversation as well, with comments such as, “Rani Mukherjee ma’am respect button is here from India ��❤️”, “Always a Rani Mukherjee fan >>>>>>��” and a simple yet emotional, “Raniiiiiiii ❤️”.

Rani Mukerji on the weight of Mardaani

Rani Mukerji had earlier spoken about the responsibility of carrying the franchise forward. In an interview with Hindustan Times, she said, “When we set out to make Mardaani 3, we were hoping to find a script that would elevate the experience of watching a Mardaani film. It is an extremely loved franchise, and we have a certain responsibility to live up to people’s expectations.
“Mardaani 3 is dark, deadly and brutal. I’m intrigued to see how audiences respond to the film, and I hope they shower it with the same amount of love they always have.”

Release update

Directed by Abhiraj Minawal, 'Mardaani 3' was earlier scheduled to release on February 27 but will now hit theatres on January 30, 2026.
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