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YRF Begins Mardaani 3 Shoot, Unveils Navratri Poster, Sets Feb. 27, 2026 Release

Rani Mukerji returns as Shivani Shivaji Roy for a darker case led by producer Aditya Chopra with Abhiraj Minawala directing.

Overview

  • Yash Raj Films confirmed that principal photography is underway on the third Mardaani film.
  • A new Navratri poster shows a close-up of Shivani’s hand holding a handgun against a blurred Delhi Police barricade.
  • The studio reconfirmed a wide theatrical release for February 27, 2026, aligning with the Holi holiday frame.
  • Official messaging says Shivani investigates the most challenging case of her career, with a tone teased as dark, deadly and brutal.
  • The franchise continues as a solo female-led police thriller, following acclaimed entries released in 2014 and 2019.