Mardaani 3 trailer: Rani Mukerji returns as Shivani in grim fight against child trafficking

The much-awaited trailer of Mardaani 3 was unveiled on January 12, plunging audiences into a chilling narrative centred on the disappearance of young girls and an expansive child trafficking racket. The third instalment of the Mardaani franchise sees Rani Mukerji reprise her iconic role as police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy, who is now tasked with cracking one of the most disturbing cases of her career.

The three-minute sixteen-second trailer opens on a grim note, revealing that dozens of girls have gone missing within a short span of time, triggering alarm across law enforcement agencies. Shivani is shown working closely with central authorities as she races against time to trace the victims and dismantle the criminal network behind the abductions. The urgency of the case pushes her into dangerous territory, both professionally and emotionally.

As the investigation deepens, Shivani uncovers a powerful and deeply entrenched syndicate led by Amma , a ruthless figure who controls a beggar mafia that preys largely on children. The trailer hints at the chilling structure of this operation, exposing how vulnerable girls are trapped, exploited and silenced. The face-off between Shivani and Amma forms the emotional and moral core of the film, setting up a rare and intense female-versus-female conflict.

Driven by an unyielding sense of justice, Shivani dives into the darkest corners of the criminal world, risking her life to rescue the missing girls . The trailer promises high-octane action, raw emotional moments and brutal confrontations, underlining the heavy personal cost of the battle she is fighting.

Rani Mukerji returns with renewed intensity, reinforcing why Shivani Shivaji Roy remains one of the most compelling female law enforcement characters in Hindi cinema. Mallika Prasad essays the role of the antagonist Amma , while Janaki Bodiwala, seen earlier in Shaitaan , plays a key role that adds further depth to the narrative.

Written by Aayush Gupta and directed by Abhiraj Minwala , Mardaani 3 is produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. The makers have advanced the release date, with the film now set to hit theatres on January 30 , 2026.

According to the creators, the film follows a fast-paced, time-sensitive storyline where every minute matters as a police officer searches for missing girls. Rani Mukerji has earlier described Mardaani 3 as an edge-of-the-seat thriller that is dark, deadly and brutal, culminating in a violent clash between unwavering goodness and deeply sinister forces.

The film’s release also coincides with Rani Mukerji completing 30 years in the film industry, making Mardaani 3 both a milestone project and a continuation of a franchise known for confronting harsh social realities head-on.