Rani Mukerji is ready to reclaim her badge and her roar. The Bollywood icon is returning as the unstoppable cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the highly anticipated Mardaani 3, produced by Yash Raj Films. Officially slated for a worldwide theatrical release on January 30, 2026, the third chapter of this beloved franchise promises yet another gripping battle between justice and crime.
Over the years, Shivani Shivaji Roy has become one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic law enforcers, known for her fearless pursuit of truth. In Mardaani 3, she faces her most challenging mission so far — racing against time to rescue 93 missing girls while taking on a brutal and disturbing social crime. True to the franchise’s DNA, the film continues its commitment to bold, socially relevant storytelling that exposes harsh realities often left unspoken.
Heightening the excitement ahead of the release, Yash Raj Films recently unveiled a brand-new track titled Babbar Sherni. More than just a song, it serves as a powerful anthem celebrating Shivani’s fierce spirit while saluting women as society’s true warriors. The track amplifies Rani’s commanding screen presence and reinforces the film’s core themes of courage, justice, and resistance.
Babbar Sherni is composed, produced, and arranged by Sarthak Kalyani, with impactful lyrics by Shruti Shukla. Adding to its edge is a dynamic rap segment performed by Dee MC, giving the song a modern, hard-hitting energy. Designed as a statement piece, the track embodies resilience, strength, and righteous anger — mirroring Shivani’s relentless drive to protect the innocent.
Speaking about the song, Rani Mukerji described it as the heartbeat of Mardaani 3. She explained that Babbar Sherni captures the indomitable essence of Shivani Shivaji Roy and honors women who refuse to accept injustice. Raw, powerful, and unflinching, the track reflects the character’s determination to fight for what is right, no matter the cost.
Rani further shared that the song goes beyond promotional music. Instead, it acts as an emotional and ideological extension of Shivani’s journey — channeling courage, quiet rage, and unwavering justice into a rallying cry that defines the spirit of Mardaani.
Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 continues the franchise’s legacy of socially conscious cinema. While the first film exposed the horrors of human trafficking and the second explored the disturbing psyche of a serial offender, the third instalment promises another urgent and thought-provoking narrative.
Significantly, Mardaani remains India’s only successful female-led action franchise — and the only one headlined by a female police officer. With Rani Mukerji back in uniform, Mardaani 3 is set to deliver action, emotion, and impact when it storms theatres in January 2026.