‘Mardaani 3’ poster out: Rani Mukerji back in action as Shivani Shivaji Roy

On the very first day of Navratri, fans of Hindi cinema were in for a special surprise. Yash Raj Films released a brand-new poster of the much-awaited film ‘Mardaani 3’.

The poster, shared on the production house’s official Instagram page on Monday, captures attention immediately. It features a close-up of Rani Mukerji’s hand holding a black handgun, pointed downwards. The blurred background shows a yellow police barricade with ‘DELHI POLICE’ clearly visible.

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The caption accompanying the poster read: “On the auspicious Day 1 of Navratri, here’s to celebrating the victory of good over evil. #RaniMukerji returns as top cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 to investigate the most challenging case of her career. #Mardaani3 in cinemas 27th February, 2026. @abhiraj88 #AdityaChopra.”

 

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Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, ‘Mardaani 3’ is ready to hit theaters on February 27, 2026. The film continues the legacy of the Mardaani franchise, one of the biggest solo female-led film series in Hindi cinema.

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Since its debut 11 years ago, the franchise has won hearts for its gripping stories, strong female protagonist, and portrayal of real-world social issues.

Rani Mukerji reprises her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy, a fearless cop who always puts justice above everything else. In her previous statements about the film, Rani revealed that the story is “dark, deadly, and brutal.”

The first Mardaani, released in 2014 and directed by Pradeep Sarkar, tackled the grim issue of human trafficking. Its success led to Mardaani 2 in 2019, directed by Gopi Puthran, which followed the story of a ruthless psychopath.

Both films were praised for their tightly-written scripts, intense performances, and depiction of Rani’s character as a strong woman confronting dangerous criminals.