Hyderabad: Yash Raj Films has unveiled the trailer of the much-awaited Rani Mukerji film Mardaani 3, the latest chapter of this blockbuster female-led franchise of India. The Mardaani franchise has attained cult status among cine-lovers and remains India’s only female cop-led film universe. 

Now in its third instalment, Mardaani 3 sees Rani Mukerji reprise her iconic role as the fearless and uncompromising cop Shivani Shivaji Roy, who is in a race to rescue scores of unaccounted for missing girls of India. This time, Shivani will take on a merciless woman as the antagonist.The role is being played by the supremely acclaimed actor Mallika Prasad. Janaki Bodiwala of Shaitaan fame also enters the Mardaani franchise to play in a pivotal role. Mardaani 3 has been written by Aayush Gupta of The Railway Men fame. 

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 continues the franchise’s tradition of socially relevant cinema. The film is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on January 30, 2026.