Harmanpreet Kaur Calls Mardaani 3 Trailer ‘Insane’, Demands Swift Punishment for Crimes Against Women

Indian women’s cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, has loved the trailer of Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 that has broken the internet. The acclaimed franchise that focuses on crimes against women will now highlight the issue of young girls aged 8-9 years, from low-income groups, who are kidnapped for a specific reason from across our country. The trailer has moved Harmanpreet so much that she wrote ‘swift and example setting punishment is the need of the hour for crimes against women’!

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Ever since Yash Raj Films unveiled the trailer of Mardaani 3, it has become the biggest talking point in the Hindi film industry. Unanimously positive appreciation has been pouring in from all quarters for Rani Mukerji, who returns to reprise her widely loved character of Shivani Shivaji Roy, a daredevil cop who risks her life to save 93 young missing girls in a race against time.

Harmanpreet also thanked the police force of the country for constantly trying to protect girls and women of India. She says, “Love our police force who are always there to protect us every day 🚨 #Mardaani3 trailer is insane 🔥🔥 can’t wait to watch the film.”

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Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar is an Indian cricketer who plays as an all-rounder and captains the Indian women's national team. She captained the Indian team that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup, the Women's Asia Cup in 2012, 2016, and 2022, and the gold medal in the 2022 Asian Games.

Under her captaincy, the Indian women's team achieved its first bilateral Women's One Day International (WODI) away series win against England since 1999 in 2022, the first-ever Test victory over Australia in 2023, and the first Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) series win against England in 2025. She was also a member of the Indian team that won the silver medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 continues the franchise’s tradition of socially relevant cinema. While Mardaani exposed the grim realities of human trafficking and Mardaani 2 explored the disturbing psyche of a serial rapist who challenged the system, Mardaani 3 delves into another dark and brutal reality of our society, further strengthening the franchise’s legacy of impactful, issue-based storytelling.

Mardaani is the only hit female-led franchise of India and the only female-led cop franchise of India. Mardaani 3 is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on January 30, 2026. Rani Mukerji is also celebrating 30 years of her glorious career with Mardaani 3, a milestone moment that has galvanised the entire film industry to come out and celebrate her legacy.

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FAQs

What is Mardaani 3?

Mardaani 3 is the third installment in the Bollywood action‑thriller franchise starring Rani Mukerji as fierce police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy, tackling a gripping crime mystery.

When will Mardaani 3 release in theatres?

The film is scheduled to release in Indian cinemas on 30 January 2026 after being preponed from its earlier Holi date.

Who plays the lead role in Mardaani 3?

Rani Mukerji returns as Senior Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy, reprising her iconic cop role from the first two parts.

Who directed Mardaani 3?

The movie is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner.

What is the central plot of Mardaani 3?

The narrative follows Shivani as she investigates the case of 93 missing girls, leading to a dark, intense race against time.

Who are some other cast members in Mardaani 3?

Alongside Rani Mukerji, Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad play pivotal roles, with Mallika portraying the film’s antagonist.

Where was Mardaani 3 filmed?

Principal photography took place across Mumbai, Delhi, Haryana, Pondicherry, and Sri Lanka, other than studio work.

When is Mardaani 3 expected to stream online?

The film’s digital streaming rights are with Netflix, with a likely OTT premiere a few weeks after its theatrical window ends in early 2026.

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