Rani Mukerji in a still from 'Mardaani'.
Credit: YRF
Yash Raj Films’ Mardaani is the biggest solo female-led franchise in Hindi cinema that has garnered love and acclaim for over ten years now. The blockbuster franchise has received unanimous love from people and has attained a cult status amongst cinephiles.
On the eve of Mardaani 2's release anniversary, YRF announced that they are making Mardaani 3 with Rani Mukerji again playing the celebrated character of a daredevil cop, Shivani Shivaji Roy. Rani is the only actress to have a blockbuster franchise as a solo lead to her credit with Mardaani.
“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,” said Rani.
Rani said Mardaani 3 will take the adrenaline rush several notches higher than the previous films.
Mardaani 3 will see Aditya Chopra empowering two talents from its direction and writing team to creatively collaborate and take forward the legacy of the franchise.
Aayush Gupta of The Railway Men fame has written the script of Mardaani 3. His gut-wrenching and hard-hitting, edgy writing was lauded worldwide.
Mardaani 3 will be directed by Abhiraj Minawala, who has also been groomed by YRF. He has earlier assisted on films like Band Baaja Baarat, Gunday, Sultan, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and Tiger 3, to name a few. Abhiraj is currently the associate director of War 2 and is now being trusted by the company to take over the reins of the blockbuster Mardaani franchise.