Rani Mukerji returns as the fierce Shivani Shivaji Roy in the trailer for "Mardaani 3," which plunges viewers into a chilling race against time to rescue missing girls from a ruthless child trafficking network. Yash Raj Films unveiled the trailer, marking a special moment as it coincides with the celebration of Mukerji's 30th year in the film industry. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on January 30, 2026.
The 3-minute-16-second trailer opens with Senior Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy's return, now seemingly inducted into the NIA. She is immediately thrust into a critical case involving the disappearance of over 90 girls, aged 8 to 11, in just three months. The missing girls are victims of a sinister crime network, forcing Shivani to confront unimaginable evil in her pursuit of justice.
As Shivani investigates, she encounters the merciless Amma, the leader of a beggar mafia that targets children. Amma's network operates by kidnapping children to serve her criminal enterprise. The plot thickens with hints of organ trafficking, adding another layer of horror to the disappearances. Driven by her unwavering determination, Shivani dives deep into the criminal underworld, risking everything to protect the innocent.
The trailer is filled with intense confrontations, emotional turmoil, and nail-biting action. Mukerji reprises her iconic role with renewed intensity, while Mallika Prasad steps in as the lead antagonist, Amma. Janaki Bodiwala, also seen in "Shaitaan," plays a key role in the film.
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and written by Aayush Gupta, "Mardaani 3" is produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The film promises to be an edge-of-the-seat thriller, with Rani Mukerji teasing a dark, deadly, and brutal narrative. According to the makers, the film will feature a violent clash between Shivani's goodness and sinister evil forces. The trailer showcases the gory visuals of child trafficking, highlighting the film's hard-hitting approach to the subject matter. Shivani is ready to pay any cost to rescue the missing girls.
