Last Updated:January 22, 2026, 18:31 IST

Before diving into the third instalment, it’s essential to revisit ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy’s journey by watching Mardaani and Mardaani 2.

Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress Award for Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.(Photo Credit: X)

Rani Mukerji is all set to return as the fearless ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3, the third instalment of the blockbuster franchise that has been a major success for both the actress and Yash Raj Films. The trailer hints at what could be Shivani Roy’s most challenging case yet, as she races against time to track down 93 young girls who mysteriously vanished in just three months.

With fans eagerly counting down to January 30 to see Rani reprise her daring role on the big screen, here’s a look at some of her other powerful performances that cemented her reputation as one of Bollywood’s most formidable actresses.

Mardaani Franchise

Before diving into the third instalment, it’s essential to revisit ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy’s journey by watching Mardaani and Mardaani 2. The first film introduces Shivani as a fearless cop taking on a dangerous human trafficking racket, while the sequel sees her hunting down a brutal serial rapist. Both films are currently available to stream on Prime Video.

No One Killed Jessica

Rani Mukerji once again delivered a powerful performance as Meera Gaity, a fierce and determined journalist fighting for justice. Written and directed by Rajkumar Gupta, the crime drama is based on the infamous Jessica Lal murder case. The film is available to stream on JioHotstar.

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within

In this neo-noir psychological crime thriller, Rani Mukerji plays Roshni Shekhawat, the wife of Inspector Surjan Shekhawat, portrayed by Aamir Khan. Her character grapples with the emotional aftermath of her husband’s investigation into a high-profile murder. Directed by Reema Kagti and co-written by Zoya Akhtar, the film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan. It’s available on Prime Video.

Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway

Widely regarded as one of the finest performances of her career, Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress Award for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway (2023) at the 71st National Film Awards. Inspired by the real-life story of Sagarika Chakraborty and Anurup Bhattacharya, the film follows an Indian immigrant couple whose children were taken into custody by Norwegian authorities in 2011. The film is available on Netflix.

Hichki

Rani Mukerji plays Nayna Mathur, an aspiring teacher living with Tourette syndrome who goes on to transform the lives of underprivileged students. Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, the film is inspired by American motivational speaker Brad Cohen’s autobiography, Front of the Class.