Rani Mukerji once again anchors the film with conviction, and the race against time structure keeps it engaging for most of its runtime. The film’s darker tone and the new antagonist dynamic add freshness, even if the narrative does not feel equally sharp throughout.
Based on the advances, the Rani Mukerji starrer is looking to open around Rs. 2.50 crore to Rs. 2.75 crore net at the Indian box office, which is in line with the Pinkvilla Predicts forecast.
Yash Raj Films, the producers as well as the distributors of the film, have decided to not flood the cinemas with excessive shows of the film.
After the success of Mardaani (2014) and Mardaani 2(2019), Rani Mukerji is back as the fiery inspector, Shivani Shivaji Roy, with Mardaani 3. The film, produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF), was originally scheduled to be released on February 27
Amitabh Bachchan extends his heartfelt wishes to Rani Mukerji on her comeback as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, commending the impactful trailer.
Rani Mukerji is celebrating 30 years in Hindi cinema with a special interaction alongside filmmaker Karan Johar, announced by Yash Raj Films. The Mardaani 3 actress has been engaging fans through nostalgic visits to her Hichki shooting location and temple visits ahead of the film’s January 30 release.
Rani Mukerji starrer Mardaani 3 has been passed by the CBFC with a U/A 16+ certificate. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes, making it the longest in the franchise. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the Yash Raj Films production releases on January 30.
Mardaani 3 trailer is out featuring Rani Mukerji as Shivani Shivaji Roy taking on a ruthless beggar mafia led by Amma. Over 90 girls have gone missing in three months. The intense action thriller directed by Abhiraj Minawala releases on January 30, 2026. The franchise returns after successful previous installments in 2014 and 2019.
Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 has been preponed from February 13 to January 30 to avoid a three way clash with O’Romeo and Tu Yaa Main. YRF announced the date change over the weekend. The team remains confident about the film despite a shorter promotional window.
Rani Mukerji is back as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3. YRF has announced the release date as January 30, 2026 and unveiled a new poster. The tagline reads: She will not stop until she rescues them all. This is the third film in the hit franchise.
Rani Mukerji is set to headline Oh My Goddess, the third installment of the OMG series. Akshay Kumar will have an extended cameo with screen time similar to OMG 2. The film goes on floors in February and marks the first ever on screen pairing of Akshay and Rani.
2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for Bollywood with ambitious and star-studded films lined up for release. From Border 2 and King to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, the year promises entertainment across genres with epic scale productions and franchise expansions.
