Mardaani 3 is a high-stakes crime thriller and the third installment of the iconic female-led franchise. It is set to release in cinemas tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026.
Rani Mukerji returns as the fearless Shivani Shivaji Roy, who has now joined the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The story follows her as she hunts down a ruthless “beggar mafia” and human trafficking kingpin known as Amma.
Mardaani 3 Overviews
| Field | Details |
| Movie Name | Mardaani 3 |
| Director | Abhiraj Minawala |
| Producer | Aditya Chopra (Yash Raj Films) |
| Lead Cast | Rani Mukerji, Janki Bodiwala, Mallika Prasad (as Amma) |
| Supporting Cast | Mikhail Yawalkar, Jisshu Sengupta, Anil George |
| Release Date | January 30, 2026 (Theatrical) |
| OTT Platform | Netflix (Confirmed) |
| OTT Release Date | Expected March 27, 2026 (56-day window) |
| Running Time | 2 hours 17 minutes |
| Language | Hindi |
| Music Director | Sarthak Kalyani (Songs); John Stewart Eduri (Score) |
| CBFC Rating | UA 16+ (Lengthiest film of the franchise) |
| Budget | ₹75 crore (Estimated) |
Mardaani 3 OTT Release Date
| OTT Platform | Netflix (Confirmed) |
| OTT Release Date | Expected March 27, 2026 (56-day window) |
Mardaani 3 Storyline
30 Years of Rani Mukerji: The release is being celebrated as a milestone for Rani Mukerji, marking 30 years since her debut in the industry.
The New Villain: After Tahir Raj Bhasin and Vishal Jethwa, the franchise introduces its first female antagonist, Amma, played by theatre veteran Mallika Prasad. Her character is described as a calculating and “psychologically chilling” mastermind.
Plot Intensity: The film focuses on the investigation of 90+ missing girls, leading Shivani into a dark web of sexual violence and organized human trafficking run by the “beggar mafia.”
Censor Changes: The CBFC recently cleared the film with a UA 16+ rating after asking for minor changes, such as replacing the word “bachhi” (child) with “ladki” (girl) in certain sensitive scenes.
