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Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Gets First Look Poster As YRF Re-confirms Release Date

Mumbai, September 22 - Rani Mukerji returns as a daredevil cop Shivani Shivaji Roy with Yash Raj Films' upcoming action thriller Mardaani 3. The third part of one of the biggest and most successful female-led franchises in India is scheduled to hit the big screens next year with another gripping chapter. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala in his directorial debut, Mardaani 3 is among the most-awaited films, and to mark the auspicious occasion of Navratri, Yash Raj Films has unveiled the first look poster of the film, and also re-confirmed that it will be hitting theatres globally on February 27, 2026. The poster sets the mood right from the start "” it features a close-up of a hand holding a pistol, with a Delhi Police barricade in the background. The imagery immediately signals that Rani Mukerji's character, Shivani Shivaji Roy, is ready to dive back into another intense face-off against crime. Known for its realistic portrayal of dark themes, the Mardaani series has always carried a gritty and uncompromising tone, and the first glimpse of part three suggests that this chapter will be no different. Produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 is expected to raise the stakes higher than ever before. While the first film dealt with child trafficking and the second highlighted the menace of cybercrime, the plot of the third instalment is still under wraps. However, fans can expect another socially relevant theme tackled with raw intensity. Rani Mukerji's portrayal of Shivani Shivaji Roy, a fearless and sharp-minded cop, has earned her wide acclaim since the franchise began in 2014 Given the success of the first two films and the strong recall value of the franchise, Mardaani 3 is already being touted as one of the most awaited Bollywood releases of 2026. With YRF backing the project, the scale and storytelling promise to be bigger and bolder. As the countdown begins for its February release, all eyes are now on the makers to drop the teaser or trailer in the coming months. One thing is certain "” Rani Mukerji is all set to deliver yet another power-packed performance that will keep audiences hooked. On the auspicious Day 1 of Navratri, here"™s to celebrating the victory of good over evil. #RaniMukerji returns as top cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 to investigate the most challenging case of her career. 🔥#Mardaani3 in cinemas 27th February, 2026. #AbhirajMinawala"¦ pic.twitter.com/oAYO9FGfdJ— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) September 22, 2025 Stay tuned...

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44 days ago

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Grey Shades Look In King Reportedly Leaked, Sends Fans Into Frenzy

Mumbai, September 5 "“ One of the most-awaited Bollywood films, King, starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan, can't stop hitting media headlines as it has once again taken social media by storm for a leaked image, even without the official announcement of the film yet. The millions of fans of King Khan, who was last seen in director Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki in December 2023, have been waiting with bated breath for King. While there hasn't been any official update on the movie yet, the movie is keeping fans excited with leaks now and then, and the latest leak has sent them into a frenzy. King just became the talk of the town after a leaked on-set image, reportedly featuring SRK, surfaced online. The picture, reportedly taken during an outdoor shoot, has quickly spread across social media, giving fans their very first glimpse of SRK's much-hyped look for the action thriller. In the leaked still, the superstar can be seen surrounded by the film's crew, standing near a set location with heavy lighting and equipment as he comes out of a house. Though not a clear close-up, the image is enough to spark excitement as it reveals SRK's rugged new avatar"”suggesting a mature yet stylish transformation tailor-made for the film's edgy narrative. The Jawan star is reportedly playing a character with grey shades in King, which is being directed by Siddharth Anand, and the leaked image shows the same. Fans are already dissecting the photo frame by frame, with hashtags like #KingSRK and #KingIsBack. Directed by Siddharth Anand and co-produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, King is touted to be a high-octane action extravaganza set for a late 2026 or early 2027 release. The film reportedly features a huge ensemble, including SRK's daughter Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Varma, and Raghav Juyal. Stay tuned...

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78 days ago

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Complete List of 71st National Film Award Winners: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji Take Top Honours

Mumbai, August 1 - The 71st National Film Awards were officially announced on August 1, 2025, recognising exceptional contributions by actors, filmmakers, and technicians across the country. The awards, presented by India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, honoured films certified in the calendar year 2023. Legendary actor Mohanlal has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan scored his maiden national award win as he won this highest honour for his exceptional performance in director Atlee's action drama Jawan. He shared this honour with Vikrant Massey, who won the award for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji also scripted history by winning her maiden national award, for Best Actress role in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Here Is The Complete List of Award Winners - Dada Saheb Phalke Award - Mohanlal Best Film: 12th Fail Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) Best Action Direction: Nandu-Prudhvi (HanuMan) Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Dindhora Baje Re - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Ooru Palleturu - Balagam) Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi), Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal) Best Makeup: Shrikanth Desai (Sam Bahadur) Best Costume Design: Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi (Sam Bahadur) Best Production Design: Mohandas (2018) Best Editing: Midhun Murali (Pookkaalam) Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan (Animal) Best Screenplay: Sai Rajesh (Baby), Ramkumar Balakrishnan (Parking) Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandha Kaafi Hai) Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story) Best Playback Singer (Male): Rohit (Premisthunna - Baby) Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao (Chaliya - Jawan) Best Child Artist: Sukriti Bandireddi (Gandhi Thatha Chettu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy), Treesha Toshar, Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav (Naal 2) Best Actor in Supporting Role: Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking) Best Actress in Supporting Role: Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash) Best Actor in Leading Role: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) Best Actress in Leading Role: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway) Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) Best Film in AVGC: Hanu-Man Best Children's Film: Naal 2 Best Film Promoting National, Social Values: Sam Bahadur Best Debut Film: Aatmapamphlet Best Tai Phake Film: Pai Tang Step of Hope Best Garo Film: Rimdottianga Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari Best Tamil Film: Parking Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa Best Odia Film: Pushkara Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhukku Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu Best Hindi Film: Kathal Best Gujarati Film: Vash Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge Best Assamese Film: Rongatapu 1982 Stay tuned...

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150 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Shoot Begins; Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, May 21 - After months of preparations, the shoot of superstar Shah Rukh Khan-fronted action thriller King has commenced on May 21 in Mumbai. As per the reports, Suhana Khan and Abhay Verma have started shooting for the film in Mehboob Studio, and the rest of the cast will join them soon. ## Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is easily among the most anticipated Indian movies. The film boasts a massive ensemble cast, which also includes Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, and Jaideep Ahlawat, in prominent roles. ## According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, King Khan and director Siddharth Anand are looking to release the film on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti next year. "This date aligns perfectly for a grand Bollywood spectacle like King. Falling on a Friday and coinciding with a national holiday, this date positions the film for a strong box office opening", says the report. ## King is said to be a revenge drama featuring Shah Rukh Khan as a seasoned assassin who embarks on a vengeful journey alongside Suhana Khan's character after a devastating tragedy upends her life. Deepika Padukone plays the female lead, while Abhishek Bachchan essays the antagonist. ## It will be SRK's first film since Dunki in December 2023. It will be produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix. ## Stay tuned...

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157 days ago

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Complete Star Cast of Shah Rukh Khan-fronted 'King'

Mumbai, May 14 - After the blockbuster comeback with three continues blockbusters in 2023, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to start his film King, to be directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie has maintained the hype despite no official announcement. There is massive curiosity among the fans for King, which is getting bigger and bigger with each passing day, with its casting. It was already confirmed that Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan would be making her big screen debut with King, before Abhishek Bachchan and Munjyaa fame Abhay Varma joined them. Recently, it was revealed that Arshad Warsi came on board the film to play a pivotal role, marking his maiden film with Shah Rukh Khan. A few days ago, reports confirmed that veteran Anil Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, along with Jackie Shroff, have also joined King for a key role in the film. Now, according to the recent reports, Rani Mukerji and Jaideep Ahlawat, along with Raghav Juyal, have joined the cast of King. Rani reunites with Shah Rukh Khan after doing films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, among others and will be playing an extended but crucial cameo role in the movie. "King has one of the biggest ensembles for a feature film in modern times, as every character has been cast to perfection with actors who fit the bill to the T. Apart from this ensemble, King will also feature some more actors to play relatively small but important roles in the film". King features Shah Rukh Khan as an assassin, and the makers have gone all out to design a theatrical extravaganza for the audience. There will be more actors joining the cast, and the details about them will be revealed soon. The shoot of the film is expected to commence next week, around May 20, 202,5, as the team is eyeing worldwide release in the last quarter of 2026. Stay tuned...

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181 days ago

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Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3' First Look And Release Date Unveiled

Mumbai, April 21 - Rani Mukerji's highly anticipated cop action thriller Mardaani 3, from Yash Raj Films, is set to hit the big screens on Holi 2026. The studio unveiled the fierce first look poster and the official release date. ## Directed by Abhiraj Minawala, the third instalment of the hit franchise has been announced for a February 27, 2026, theatrical release, a week before the Holi festival. The first look poster features Rani in a fierce look, holding a gun and aiming at someone. ## The actress reprises her role as the fearless and justice-driven police officer SP Shivani Shivaji Roy. According to the makers, the upcoming film won't be a typical festive release but a dramatic and violent face-off between Rani's character and sinister forces.## The countdown begins for #Mardaani3! On Holi, good will fight evil as Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to the big screen on February 27, 2026.#RaniMukerji | #AbhirajMinawala pic.twitter.com/biGu3v4TZ9— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) April 21, 2025 ## The Mardaani franchise kicked off in 2014 with the first film, which emerged as a box office hit with approximately 60 crores gross collection worldwide. The sequel (Mardaani 2) was released in 2019, and it bettered the first movie to gross around 67 crores globally and emerged a hit. ## Stay tuned...

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310 days ago

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Yash Raj Films Announces Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3' For 2026 Release

Mumbai, December 13 - Yash Raj Films has officially announced the third instalment of Rani Mukerji-led action thriller franchise Mardaani. The actress will return to reprise her role as SP Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 which is expected to be more dark and brutal. ## Abhiraj Minawala, who has worked as the second unit assistant director in films like Tiger 3, and Sultan, will be making his debut as a director with this upcoming movie that is scheduled for a 2026 release worldwide. ## Mardaani is the first female-led film franchise to have a trilogy. It is said that the popularity of Rani's character is one of the reasons behind the makers' decision to go ahead with Mardaani 3 which will go on floors by early next year and the team plans to shoot across international locations.## The wait is over! #RaniMukerji is back as the fierce Shivani Shivaji Roy in #Mardaani3. In cinemas 2026. #AbhirajMinawala | #AdityaChopra pic.twitter.com/Yc1Zw1auDA— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) December 13, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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394 days ago

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'Veer-Zaara' Surpasses 100 Crore Worldwide Gross On Re-Release

Mumbai, September 20 - One of the most celebrated Bollywood films of the 21st century, Veer-Zaara starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji has entered the 100 crores gross club at the worldwide box office, thanks to its re-release run time and again.## The Yash Chopra's directorial superhit film was recently re-released this month and has crossed approximately 1.75+ crores in the first week. Earlier, the movie had an occasional limited re-release this year where it scored approximately 40 lakh gross collection. ## Apart from 2024, Veer-Zaara has had an occasional re-release from 2005-2023 during which it grossed 2.50 crores. Including the film's original run collection of approximately 97 crores gross globally, its total worldwide collection is now 101.75 crores approx, which includes 37 crores overseas gross.## Produced by Yash Raj Films, Veer-Zaara was originally released on November 12, 2024, on the occasion of Diwali and clashed with Akshay Kumar's Aitraaz. Despite the major clash, the epic romantic drama emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of the year, and 20 years later, it has managed to finish the unfinished business of entering the 100 crores gross club globally. ## Stay tuned...

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398 days ago

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Box Office: YRF's 'Veer-Zaara' Re-Release Scores In The Opening Weekend

Mumbai, September 16 - As the re-release trend is picking up in Bollywood, the nostalgia factor is bringing the audience to the theatres to revisit some of the evergreen hits. Amid the success of a few re-releases, Yash Raj Film's Veer-Zaara returned to the big screen and scored well in the opening weekend. ## The 20-year-old epic romantic drama, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, was re-released on September 13 on over 300 shows, which jumped to over 400 shows on Sunday after the positive response at the box office. ## The Yash Chopra's superhit directorial scored approximately 25 lakh gross collection on its opening day upon re-release. The movie witnessed an upward trend on the second day to score approximately 40 lakh gross, followed by another 45+ lakh on Sunday, for approximately 1.10+ crore gross (95 lakh net) opening weekend. ## Earlier in the year, Veer-Zaara had occasional re-releases on limited shows where it grossed approximately 40 lakh collection, and including the latest re-release, the movie has grossed around 1.50 crores this year (1.30 crores net). ## Veer-Zaara was a super hit at the box office in its original run with approximately 97 crores worldwide gross collection. After the re-release this year, the total collection is now around 98.50 crores. It needs to be seen how it performs going forward as it needs just 1.50 crores gross to top the 100 crore mark.## Stay tuned...

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423 days ago

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Yash Raj Films Confirms Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3'; To Start Filming In 2025

Mumbai, August 22 - Rani Mukerji-fronted cop action thriller Mardaani is one of the most loved female-led film franchises. It has not only been hailed by critics but has also been successful at the box office. ## The first film in the franchise was released in 2014, followed by the second instalment in 2019. Last year, it was reported that the third instalment of the series was in the early development at Yash Raj Films and now, the studio has confirmed the same on the 10th anniversary of the first part.## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Mardaani 3 has finally been green-lit and is set to go on floors in the first quarter of 2025. ## It is said that the team of writers is presently giving the finishing touches to the screenplay, following which the film moves into the pre-production stage. The character arc of the negative role which is menacing, will be much like the earlier two films. ## 10 years of #Mardaani and the next chapter awaits... Celebrating the feisty, daredevil cop #ShivaniShivajiRoy and the spirit of #Mardaani today. Thank you for a decade of love and appreciation for our beloved franchise.We are inspired... again... thanks to you. #RaniMukerji pic.twitter.com/jJlAp3VAAQ— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) August 22, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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763 days ago

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Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3' In The Early Development: Report

Mumbai, September 16 - Rani Mukerji's "Mardaani" is one of the most loved cop film franchises. The Mardaani series was not only hailed by critics but also successful commercially. The first film in the franchise was released in 2014, followed by the second instalment in 2019. ## Now, according to Mid-Day, the third instalment of Mardaani is in the early development with Rani Mukerji set to return as IPS officer Shivani Shivaji Roy. It is said that the popularity of Rani's character is one of the reasons behind the creators' decision to go ahead with Mardaani 3. ## The report says that Rani Mukerji is closely working with writer-director Gopi Puthran to crack the idea for the next instalment. "Mardaani 3" will take the tale of cop Shivani forward, with Jisshu Sengupta reportedly reprising the role of her husband. ## The shoot of "Mardaani 3" is expected to commence early next year and the team plans to shoot across international locations.## Meanwhile, Rani Mukerji was last seen in the legal drama film "Mrs Chatterjee vs. Norway" which was a box office success. Directed by Ashima Chibber, MCVN is inspired by the real-life story of an Indian couple whose children were taken away by Norwegian authorities in 2011. ## Stay tuned...

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934 days ago

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After 'Sui Dhaaga', YRF To Release Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' and Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 2' In China

Mumbai, March 30 - After the super successful distribution in around 100 countries, Yash Raj Films is all set to release its mega-blockbuster Pathaan starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, and Deepika Padukone in China, Japan, and Latin America. ## Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand, was released on January 25 this year and went on to cross approx. 1050 crores worldwide, becoming one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of all time. Now, YRF is planning for its wide release in China, which has emerged as a huge market for Hindi films over the years. ## YRF is releasing its social comedy-drama "Sui Dhaaga "“ Made In India" (2018) in China on March 31. The studio's "Hichki" (2018) starring Rani Mukerji was massively successful in China, grossing around $21 million. ## Apart from "Sui Dhaaga" and "Pathaan", YRF will also be releasing Rani Mukerji's "Mardaani 2" (2019) in China. The movie grossed about 67 crores worldwide in its original run and YRF is hopeful that "Mardaani 2" will create magic since the actress has 'tremendous equity in China' due to Hichki's success. ## The release dates of "Pathaan" and "Mardaani 2" are not set yet in the aforementioned markets, but YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani said that the studio will give these two films the proper wide release soon. ## Stay tuned...