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With a stunning update on one of its most anticipated movies, Mardaani 3, Yash Raj Films commemorated the festival's core theme—the victory of virtue over evil—on the first day of Navratri 2025. Rani Mukerji will return to her role as the fearless police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third instalment of the gritty franchise, which opens in theatres on February 27, 2026, according to a new poster released by the studio.
The thriller series, which is renowned for its unapologetic narrative and brutal reality, is preparing for yet another significant instalment. The actress is returning with what looks to be her most difficult case to date, so fans who loved her iconic performance as police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy are in for a treat. This is one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, and the anticipation is already high.
Mardaani 3 is Happening!:
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. 🔥#Mardaani3 in cinemas 27th February, 2026. #AbhirajMinawala… pic.twitter.com/oAYO9FGfdJ
— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) September 22, 2025
The series's dark tone is reflected in the new poster. With the blurred background of a Delhi Police roadblock with officers in uniform, it displays a close-up of Shivani's hand tightly clutching a revolver. The visual maintains the mystery of the impending case while reinforcing the urgency and intensity that have characterised the Mardaani films.
YRF shared the poster on social media and captioned it as, “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. #Mardaani3 in cinemas 27th February, 2026. @abhiraj88 #AdityaChopra.”
The news of Mardaani 3 has caused a stir on social media. Expectations are high for Rani's strong on-screen presence, and fans are referring to it as one of the most anticipated thrillers of 2026. The anticipation has only grown since the Navratri premiere, which combined star power, timing, and symbolism in the ideal way. The excitement is irrepressible because conversations about the movie's plot, antagonists, and action scenes are already trending.
A new chapter in the franchise began in December 2024 with the formal announcement of the film, which was directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra. Rani Mukerji's portrayal of Shivani Roy is hailed as one of her most powerful roles, and the first two instalments, Mardaani (2014) and Mardaani 2 (2019), received praise for their courageous storytelling.
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