**Rani Mukerji’s ‘Mardaani 3’: Shivani’s Dashing First Look Out**
*By Shreya Mukherjee | Sep 22, 2025, 01:45 PM*
Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is set to reprise her iconic role as the fearless cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the much-anticipated **Mardaani 3**. The third installment of the popular franchise, directed by Abhiraj Minawala, is scheduled to hit theaters on **February 27, 2026**.
### Poster Reveal: Celebrating the Victory of Good Over Evil
To mark the beginning of Navratri, Yash Raj Films (YRF) unveiled a new poster for the film on Monday. The striking poster features a close-up shot of Mukerji’s hand gripping a black gun, with a blurred yellow police barricade in the background reading “DELHI POLICE.”
Accompanying the image, YRF posted on X:
*”On the auspicious Day 1 of Navratri, here’s to celebrating the victory of good over evil. #RaniMukerji returns as top cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 to investigate the most challenging case of her career.”*
### The Journey of the Mardaani Franchise
The **Mardaani** series started nearly a decade ago with its first film released in 2014. Since then, it has grown into a significant franchise known for its hard-hitting narratives focusing on societal issues, particularly crimes against women. The second installment, directed by Gopi Puthran, was released in 2019 to critical acclaim.
### Rani Mukerji’s Recent and Upcoming Projects
Rani Mukerji was last seen in the critically and commercially successful film **Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway**, directed by Ashima Chibber and released in March 2023. This powerful drama earned her the prestigious **National Film Award**—her first.
In addition to *Mardaani 3*, Mukerji is expected to make a cameo appearance in the film **King** and is also reportedly set to play the role of Suhana Khan’s mother in an upcoming project.
With *Mardaani 3*, fans can look forward to witnessing Rani Mukerji once again in the role of a determined and fearless cop, tackling one of the most challenging cases of her career. Stay tuned for more updates as the film’s release date approaches.
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