Mardaani 3 Confirmed: Rani Mukerji Is Back As Shivani Shivaji Roy In 'Dark And Brutal' Upcoming Action Movie

Mardaani 3 Announced: After the success of Mardaani 2, Yash Raj Films has officially announced the highly anticipated third installment of Mardaani. In Mardaani 3, Rani Mukerji will reprise the role of fiery cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. Makers shared this exciting announcement on the release anniversary of Mardaani 2.

Today, December 13, marks the 5th anniversary of Mardaani 2 and to make this occasion more special, makers announced the third installment. Yash Raj Films took to its Instagram handle and shared the film announcement poster. The post read, "The wait is over! #RaniMukerji is back as the fierce Shivani Shivaji Roy in #Mardaani3. In cinemas 2026. @abhiraj88 | #AdityaChopra"

Sharing her excitement Rani said in a statement, “I’m thrilled to announce that we are starting shooting of Mardaani 3 in April 2025! It is always special to wear the police uniform and play a character that has only given me love. I’m proud to essay the character of this feisty cop again in Mardaani 3 as a tribute to all the unsung, brave, self-sacrificing cops who work tirelessly every single day to keep us safe.”

Rani revealed what new the film would offer. She continued, “When we set out to make Mardaani 3, we were hoping that we find a script that would take the experience of watching a Mardaani franchise film higher. I am really excited about what we have at hand and I’m only hoping that the audience too feels the same after watching Mardaani 3 in theatres. Mardaani is an extremely loved franchise and we have a certain responsibility to deliver to the expectations that people have. We will do our best to live up to this. Mardaani 3 is dark, deadly and brutal. So, I’m intrigued to find out the response of the people towards our film. I hope they shower this film with the same amount of love that they have always given.”