Rani Mukerji is all set to return as daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the third instalment of Mardaani. Titled Mardaani 3, the film will hit theatres in 2026.

The announcement was made on Friday, which marks the release anniversary of Mardaani 2.

“I’m thrilled to announce that we are starting shooting of Mardaani 3 in April 2025! It is always special to wear the police uniform and play a character that has only given me love. I’m proud to essay the character of this feisty cop again in Mardaani 3 as a tribute to all the unsung, brave, self-sacrificing cops who work tirelessly every single day to keep us safe,” said Rani, who has won a lot of praise for her portrayal of the no-nonsense, gritty character in Mardaani (2014) and Mardaani 2 (2019).

Rani added: “Mardaani is an extremely loved franchise and we have a certain responsibility to deliver to the expectations that people have. We will do our best to live up to this. Mardaani 3 is dark, deadly and brutal. So, I’m intrigued to find out the response of the people towards our film. I hope they shower this film with the same amount of love that they have always given.”

Abhiraj Minawala will direct Mardaani 3, taking over from Gopi Puthran who helmed Mardaani 2. The first film was directed by Pradeep Sarkar.