Mardaani 3 (2026)

🎬 Mardaani 3

Genre: Action Thriller
Language: Hindi
Country: India
Release Date: 30 January 2026 (theatrically)
Runtime: ~129 minutes

🎥 Plot / Story

Mardaani 3 is the third installment in the popular Mardaani franchise. The film follows tough police officer SSP Shivani Shivaji Roy IPS as she tackles a chilling new case — investigating the mysterious disappearance of 93 young girls in just three months. The narrative focuses on her pursuit of truth against a backdrop of crime, corruption, and danger as stakes keep rising.

👩‍🎤 Cast & Characters

• Rani Mukerji as SSP Shivani Shivaji Roy IPS – the central police officer protagonist

• Janki Bodiwala as Constable Fatima Anwar – key ally in the investigation

• Mallika Prasad as Amma – important supporting role

• Jisshu Sengupta as Dr. Bikram Roy – Shivani’s husband

• Prajesh Kashyap as Ramanujan – involved in the central mystery

• Additional cast includes Somansh Singh Dangwal, Indraneel Bhattacharya, Mikhail Yawalkar, Digvijay Rohidas, Jimpa Sangpo Bhutia and more.

👨‍🎬 Crew & Production

• Director: Abhiraj Minawala

• Producer: Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films)

• Writer: Aayush Gupta (story) & team

• Cinematography: Artur Żurawski

• Music: Songs by Sarthak Kalyani; score by John Stewart Eduri

• Production House: Yash Raj Films

⭐ Reception & Impact

• Mardaani 3 received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics for its strong lead performance by Rani Mukerji and intense storyline, though opinions varied on pacing and script.

• It has also been one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2026 at the box office so far.

📌 What Makes It Stand Out

✔ Part of a successful franchise with a strong female lead
✔ Combines crime investigation with emotional stakes
✔ Blend of commercial thrills and social themes