Mardaani 3 Release Date: Rani Mukerji To Be Back As Shivani Shivaji Roy In February 2026, Makers Unveil Fierce First Look

Rani Mukerji starrer Mardaani was released in 2014. The film was a hit at the box office, and the makers decided to make it a franchise. In 2019, Mardaani 2 hit the big screens, and even that movie received a good response at the box office. Now, after seven years, Rani Mukerji will be back on the big screens as Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, and today, YRF has announced the movie's release date. Mardaani 3 will hit the big screens on Febuary 27, 2026.

YRF took to social media to share the movie's first look, and wrote, "The countdown begins for #Mardaani3! On Holi, good will fight evil as Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to the big screen on February 27, 2026."

Fans React To Mardaani 3 First Look

A fan commented, "She is brutal this time My Rani is back (sic)." Another fan wrote, "Shivani shivaji roy is back." One more netizen commented, "Super excited."

Mardaani Franchise

While Abhiraj Minawala is helming Mardaani 3, Pradeep Sarkar directed Mardaani, and Gopi Puthran directed Mardaani 2. Abhiraj has worked with YRF as an assistant director on many films, including Tiger 3, Sultan, Gunday, and others. He made his directorial debut with Loveyatri, so Mardaani 3 is his second film as a director.

Mardaani and Mardaani 2 had received positive reviews from the critics, so the expectations from Mardaani 3 are also quite high. It is one of the most iconic characters Rani has played on the big screen, and her fans are excited to watch her as Shivani Shivaji Roy again.

Rani was last seen in 2023 release Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway. The film had received a decent response at the box office. The actress will be back on the big screens after a gap of three years.