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Last Updated: April 21, 2025, 12:02 IST
Mardaani 3: Rani Mukerji Reprises Her Role as Shivani Shivaji Roy. Film Set to Release During Holi Next Year.
The much-anticipated release date for Mardaani 3, featuring Rani Mukerji, has been officially revealed.
On March 21, the production team announced the release date, building excitement for fans of the franchise. The announcement marks a decade since the inception of Mardaani, with Mukerji reprising her role as the fearless Shivani Shivaji Roy, known for her unwavering stance against crime and injustice.
The film is slated to hit theaters on February 27, 2026, strategically positioned to coincide with the Holi festival, which occurs on March 4. This timing is significant—not only does it appeal to audiences during a festive period, but it also symbolizes the victory of righteousness over malevolence, aligning with the film’s themes of conflict between good and evil. A promotional poster highlighting Rani has also been released along with the date announcement.
In 2023, Rani Mukerji confirmed her involvement in Mardaani 3, expressing her enthusiasm for stepping back into the character of Shivani Shivaji Roy. She stated, “I’m thrilled to see how ‘Mardaani 3’ shapes up. I’m keeping my fingers crossed because I would love to step back into the shoes of Shivani Shivaji Roy.”
In her official remarks, Rani highlighted the importance of a compelling narrative, noting, “I will be very happy and excited if the ‘Mardaani 3’ script is something truly compelling. As an actor, I believe in doing a film only when the story is powerful and has a meaningful impact.”
Reflecting on her previous experience with Mardaani 2, she admitted her initial nervousness about reprising a role in a sequel, stating, “When I did ‘Mardaani 2’, I was quite nervous because I had never done a sequel before. I wondered if I could reprise a character I had already left behind. But to my surprise, I enjoyed it immensely. Now, having experienced it, I’m eager to reprise the role once again in ‘Mardaani 3’.”
The Mardaani franchise began with its first film in 2014, with a successful sequel released in 2019. After a seven-year gap, fans can finally look forward to the arrival of Mardaani 3 in 2026.
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