Yash Raj Films has announced a third installment in the Mardaani crime-thriller franchise, starring Rani Mukherji, on the tenth anniversary of the first film's release. A compilation video of scenes from Mardaani (2014) and its sequel Mardaani 2 (2019) was shared, hinting at the next chapter in the series. Rani will reprise her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy, the tough and daredevil cop, in the upcoming film, which is teased as "coming soon".
The original Mardaani, directed by the late Pradeep Sarkar, was a critical and commercial success upon its release on August 22, 2014. The film featured Tahir Raj Bhasin as a misogynistic villain and received widespread acclaim. However, the 2019 sequel, directed by Gopi Puthran, received a lukewarm response despite starring Vishal Jethwa as a psychopathic serial killer.
Rani Mukherji's portrayal of Shivani Shivaji Roy has been widely praised, and her return to the role is highly anticipated. The announcement of the third installment has generated excitement among fans, who are eager to see what's next for the feisty cop.
With the success of the Mardaani franchise, Yash Raj Films has established itself as a leading producer of crime-thriller films in Bollywood. The next chapter in the series is expected to be just as gripping and intense, with Rani Mukherji once again bringing Shivani Shivaji Roy to life on the big screen.