As Rani Mukerji gears up for the release of "Mardaani 3," she has been receiving warm wishes from across the Bollywood fraternity, including veteran actor Prosenjit Chatterjee. "Mardaani 3" is slated to hit theaters on January 30, 2026, and marks a significant milestone in Mukerji's career, coinciding with her 30th year in the film industry.

Prosenjit Chatterjee, a prominent figure in Bengali cinema, recently extended his best wishes to Rani Mukerji for the film's success. The two share a history, with Prosenjit having starred opposite Rani in her debut Bengali film, "Biyer Phool," in 1996. Directed by Rani's father, Ram Mukherjee, "Biyer Phool" was a romantic drama that launched Rani's career at the age of 18. Prosenjit, who was earlier married to Rani's aunt, Debasree Roy, was approached by Ram Mukherjee for the film, confident that he was the only actor who could be paired opposite both Rani and Indrani Halder.

"Mardaani 3" is the third installment in the "Mardaani" franchise, where Rani Mukerji reprises her role as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy. In this edition, Shivani joins the NIA and tackles a case of missing children, delving into the dark realities of child trafficking. The film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and written by Aayush Gupta. "Mardaani 3" also stars Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad, with Prasad playing the main antagonist, Amma.

The "Mardaani" series has been praised for addressing relevant social issues, with the first film tackling human trafficking and the second focusing on a serial rapist. Rani Mukerji has stated that the franchise allows her to salute the spirit of contemporary women and the resilience of the Indian police force.

Prosenjit Chatterjee, who recently received the Padma Shri award, has been a significant figure in Indian cinema for over four decades. He began his career as a child actor and has starred in over 250 films in Bengali, Hindi, and Odia. His notable works include "Autograph," "Jalsaghar," and "Shanghai".

As "Mardaani 3" prepares to release, the film is already generating buzz, with many anticipating another powerful performance from Rani Mukerji. The film is produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner and is expected to perform well at the box office.