Yash Raj Films has advanced the release of Mardaani 3 to January 30, 2026, nearly a month earlier than planned. Starring Rani Mukerji as fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy, the film promises a gripping face-off against a brutal crime network. The franchise remains India’s most successful female-led cop thriller.
Bollywood audiences will witness an intense start to 2026 as YRF prepones the release of Mardaani 3. Originally slated for February 27, the film will now hit theatres on January 30, 2026. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the crime-thriller continues the journey of Shivani Shivaji Roy, played by Rani Mukerji, who races against time to rescue missing girls from a sinister criminal nexus.
Key Highlights
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New Release Date: January 30, 2026 (advanced from February 27).
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Lead Role: Rani Mukerji reprises her iconic character, Shivani Shivaji Roy.
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Plot Focus: A brutal confrontation between justice and organized crime, centered on the rescue of kidnapped girls.
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Franchise Legacy: Mardaani remains India’s only female cop franchise, acclaimed for tackling gendered crime and systemic challenges.
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Production: Backed by Yash Raj Films, with Aditya Chopra as producer.
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Audience Expectation: The film promises a socially relevant, high-stakes narrative, reinforcing the franchise’s reputation for hard-hitting realism.
With its early release, Mardaani 3 is poised to dominate the box office and spark conversations on crime, justice, and women’s empowerment.
Sources: The Hans India, Filmibeat, iDiva, The Hindu, India Today.