Last Updated:January 14, 2026, 13:06 IST

The makers of hard-hitting cop franchise Mardaani have unveiled the trailer, bringing back the actor as the relentless and fearless IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy.

Alia Bhatt Praises Rani Mukerji’s ‘30 Years Of Unforgettable Performances’, Cheers For Mardaani 3

Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 has been getting an overwhelming response for her film. The trailer is winning hearts. And Alia Bhatt also recently took to social media to shower praise on Rani Mukerji. Celebrating Rani’s remarkable journey, Alia hailed her as one of Hindi cinema’s most inspiring performers, while also cheering for her upcoming film Mardaani 3.

Taking to her Instagram stories, Alia Bhatt shared the trailer and wrote, “30 years of unforgettable performances and now one more. Cannot wait to watch Mardaani 3.” And guess what? Filmmaker Siddharth Anand has also turned to social media to praise the ‘FANTASTIC’ trailer. Impressed by the powerful clip, the filmmaker shared the link on X (formerly Twitter) and called it a must-watch. He wrote, “#Mardaani3Trailer is FANTASTIC! Hits you like a bolt of lightning! Rani is GOLD! And Mallika Prasad playing Amma is terrifying! Abhiraj, you’ve nailed this one! Mohit, what a trailer you’ve cut, again!! Guys, watch it now!”

Take a look here:

Mardaani 3 Trailer

The makers of Rani Mukerji’s hard-hitting cop franchise Mardaani have unveiled the trailer of its third instalment, bringing back the actor as the relentless and fearless IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. Staying true to the franchise’s uncompromising tone, Mardaani 3 promises another disturbing, socially rooted narrative that places Shivani in the middle of a race against time. This time around, Shivani is seen joining the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and taking charge of a chilling case involving the kidnapping of two young girls. As Shivani digs deeper into the investigation, the case spirals into something far more sinister. The trailer reveals a nationwide human trafficking network run by an elderly woman named Amma, played by Mallika Prasad. Amma is shown buying girls from different parts of the country for ₹10 lakh each, drugging them into unconsciousness, and exploiting them systematically. What initially appears to be a trafficking case soon exposes links to a larger beggar mafia, indicating organised crime operating under the guise of helplessness. One of the most unsettling moments in the trailer shows a rescued girl coughing up blood in a hospital, driving home the physical and emotional brutality inflicted on the victims.

Continuing Mardaani’s Legacy Of Uncomfortable Truths

While Mardaani (2014) exposed the grim realities of human trafficking and Mardaani 2 (2019) explored the disturbing psychology of a serial rapist, Mardaani 3 turns its gaze toward another brutal social reality—organised exploitation hidden in plain sight.

With its uncompromising tone, unsettling imagery, and Rani Mukerji’s steely performance, Mardaani 3 looks set to continue the franchise’s tradition of confronting audiences with stories that are difficult, disturbing, and impossible to ignore.

Mardaani 3 is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30, 2026.