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Mardaani 3 Cleared With U/A 16+ Rating, Becomes Longest Entry in Franchise

The classification positions the issue-driven thriller to reach younger viewers.

Overview

  • The Central Board of Film Certification approved the film with a U/A 16+ certificate after censor formalities were reportedly completed on January 14.
  • The approved runtime is 2 hours, 10 minutes and 36 seconds, with the first half slightly longer than the second.
  • Yash Raj Films has advanced the worldwide theatrical release to January 30, 2026.
  • Industry expectations of an ‘A’ rating after the trailer gave way to relief as U/A 16+ broadens the potential youth audience.
  • Rani Mukerji returns as Shivani Shivaji Roy alongside Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad in Abhiraj Minawala’s film, which draws on true stories of missing girls.