The wait is finally over! Yash Raj Films (YRF) has officially announced the release date for the highly-anticipated Mardaani 3, with Rani Mukerji reprising her iconic role as fearless police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. The film is all set to hit theaters on February 27, 2026, just in time to ignite the Holi celebrations.
The announcement was accompanied by a powerful first look poster that has fans buzzing with excitement. Sporting a black shirt, blue jeans, and boots, Rani is seen pointing a gun with an intense expression — sending chills down the audience’s spines. The caption read:
“The countdown begins for #Mardaani3! On Holi, good will fight evil as Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to the big screen on February 27, 2026.”
Within moments, fans flooded social media with praise. Comments ranged from “Shivani Shivaji Roy is back!” to “Action time!” showcasing the franchise’s enduring popularity.
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, who previously worked on blockbusters like War 2, Band Baaja Baaraat, Sultan, and Tiger 3, Mardaani 3 promises to deliver high-octane action. The screenplay has been penned by Aayush Gupta, fresh off his international success with Netflix’s The Railway Men.
Mardaani has cemented itself as Hindi cinema’s most successful solo female-led action franchise, garnering both critical acclaim and box office success over the past decade.
Filming for Mardaani 3 began on March 26, 2025, at the Golden Tobacco Factory in Vile Parle. After completing several sequences there, the team has now moved to Yash Raj Studios in Andheri, where major fight scenes are currently being filmed. Sources suggest these action sequences are crucial to the storyline, hinting at a gritty, bloody showdown between Rani’s character and her enemies.
While plot details are being tightly guarded, YRF promises a “bloody, violent clash” as Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to battle evil once again.
Rani Mukerji was last seen in the widely praised film Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway, and fans are eagerly awaiting her return in a more fierce and action-packed avatar.