After much anticipation, Yash Raj Films (YRF) moved up the release date, and the movie is officially hitting theaters tomorrow, January 30, 2026. Rani Mukerji is back to celebrate her 30th year in the industry by reprising her role as the fearless Shivani Shivaji Roy.
Mardaani 3 Movie 2026 Overviews
| Feature | Details |
| Release Date | January 30, 2026 (Theaters) |
| Lead Actor | Rani Mukerji (as Shivani Shivaji Roy) |
| Main Antagonist | Mallika Prasad (as “Amma”) |
| Director | Abhiraj Minawala |
| Producer | Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films) |
| Writer | Aayush Gupta (The Railway Men fame) |
| Genre | Action / Crime / Thriller |
| Runtime | 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Certification | U/A 16+ (Dark, deadly, and brutal) |
| Central Theme | Child trafficking and the “beggar mafia” |
| OTT Release | Expected March 27, 2026 (Netflix) |
Mardaani 3 Movie 2026 Starcast
| Actor | Role |
| Rani Mukerji | DCP Shivani Shivaji Roy IPS |
| Mallika Prasad | Amma (The Antagonist) |
| Janki Bodiwala | TBA |
| Jisshu Sengupta | TBA |
| Mikhail Yawalkar | Senior Inspector Siddhu |
Mardaani 3 Movie 2026 Reviews
However, “First Look” reactions and early screenings for industry insiders and fans have already created a significant buzz. Here is a summary of the current critical landscape:
Netizen Reactions: Early screenings have sparked praise on social media (X/Twitter), with viewers calling it a “worthwhile movie” that expertly balances entertainment with a serious examination of human trafficking.
Performance: Rani Mukerji is being lauded for maintaining the “soul” of the franchise, while Mallika Prasad (Amma) is being called a “calculating and chilling” presence that lives up to the high bar set by previous villains. Some early reports also mention Vijay Varma in a standout role, with one review calling him the “creepiest villain of the year.”
Tone: Critics who saw early previews describe the film as “darker and more savage” than the previous installments, emphasizing that the “U/A 16+” rating is well-deserved due to its brutal realism.
