Pooja Hegde has expressed her admiration for the trailer of Rani Mukerji's upcoming film, Mardaani 3, and extended her best wishes to the team. The trailer, which was released on January 12, 2026, has been generating significant buzz and anticipation for the film.
Mardaani 3 sees Rani Mukerji reprising her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy, a fearless cop who this time is working with the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Shivani is tasked with investigating a case involving missing children, uncovering a disturbing child trafficking racket. The investigation reveals that a woman named Amma, played by Mallika Prasad, is the mastermind behind the operation. The film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra. The screenplay is written by Aayush Gupta, Deepak Kingrani, and Baljeet Singh Marwah.
The Mardaani franchise has been known for tackling serious social issues, with the first film addressing human trafficking and the second focusing on a serial rapist. Mardaani 3 continues this trend by shedding light on the dark realities of child trafficking and the beggar mafia. Rani Mukerji has emphasized the importance of the film, stating that it aims to empower women and give hope. She hopes the film will inspire every woman and girl who watches it.
The trailer of Mardaani 3 has received positive feedback from both critics and audiences. Many have praised Rani Mukerji's performance and the film's intense and realistic tone. Siddharth Anand, director of the film King, called the Mardaani 3 trailer "fantastic" and lauded Rani Mukerji's performance, as well as Mallika Prasad's portrayal of Amma. Some viewers have drawn parallels between the film's plot and the Netflix series Delhi Crime, which also deals with human trafficking.
Mallika Prasad, who plays the antagonist Amma, is an actor, director, educator, and theatre artist from Bengaluru. She completed her master's degree in performance making from Goldsmiths College, University of London. The film is scheduled to be released on January 30, 2026.
