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Mardaani 3 FIRST Review: Rani Mukerji Delivers ‘Powerful Performance’ In ‘Hard-Hitting’ Crime Drama
Mardaani 3 FIRST Review: Rani Mukerji Delivers ‘Powerful Performance’ In ‘Hard-Hitting’ Crime Drama
Mardaani 3 Movie Review And Ratings: Rani Mukerji's highly anticipated crime thriller ‘Mardaani 3' has finally hit the theatres today, and early reviews suggest that it is a hard-hitting must-watch film that will hold your attention until the very end. On Friday morning, several social media users took to their respective X handles and reviewed the film starring Rani Mukerji. Fans can't stop raving about the actress' powerful depiction of Bollywood's trailblazing female cop, Shivani Shivaji Roy, and they especially praised the second half of the movie.
Mardaani 3 First Review Out
One X user shared their review of Mardaani 3 and wrote, “#Mardaani3 — intense, hard-hitting crime drama. #RaniMukerji is powerful & fearless, carries the film completely Raw action, gripping second half, strong emotional climax. Serious, impactful & PAISA WASOOL #Mardaani3Review." Another netizen wrote, “The story is intense and very relevant. It sticks to the core theme of crime and justice and keeps the narrative serious throughout. The plot is simple but emotionally strong and holds your attention till the end. #RaniMukerji delivers a powerful performance and completely carries the film on her shoulders. Her screen presence, dialogue delivery, and expressions make the character feel real and fearless. This is easily one of her strongest performances in the Mardaani franchise."
Just Watched #Mardaani3 REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐/5 RATINGThe story is intense and very relevant. It sticks to the core theme of crime and justice and keeps the narrative serious throughout. The plot is simple but emotionally strong and holds your attention till the end.#RaniMukerji… pic.twitter.com/cuoRxQ15JJ— suraj (@MRSURAJ1782) January 30, 2026
⭐⭐⭐/5 #Mardaani3 — intense, hard-hitting crime drama.#RaniMukerji is powerful & fearless, carries the film completely 🔥Raw action, gripping second half, strong emotional climax.Serious, impactful & PAISA WASOOL 💥👌#Mardaani3Review pic.twitter.com/pX1oGvZHhM— Ashka (@bol_kya_kaam) January 30, 2026
#Mardaani3 (First Half):The first half is engaging and well-paced. #RaniMukerji and Mallika Prasad (as Amma) deliver strong performances and carry the film. The story setup and character development are done well. Overall, a promising start. 🎬#mardani3 #yrf pic.twitter.com/TreaFTLEcR— Movie_Masala (@MovieMasala_24) January 30, 2026
#OneWordReview…#Mardaani3: POWERFUL.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½Intense. Relevant. Captivating… #RaniMukerji returns in top form, delivering a ferocious, no-holds-barred performance… A gripping battle of courage and justice. #Mardaani3ReviewDirector #AbhirajMinawala mounts a taut,… pic.twitter.com/24qfg2sMAb
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 30, 2026
#Mardaani3 Review: 3.5/5 ⭐#RaniMukerji once again delivers a powerful performance, and Mardani 3 lives up to the expectations of the franchise. The first half focuses on story building and setting up the villain, while the second half intensifies with a gripping police vs… pic.twitter.com/nhTRJmbyvP— Movie_Masala (@MovieMasala_24) January 30, 2026
The netizen further added that while the first half seems a bit slow in certain places, the second half picks up pace, and is more gripping and engaging. “Overall Mardaani 3 is a solid and hard hitting crime drama driven by an outstanding performance from Rani Mukerji. Worth watching if you enjoy serious and intense FILMS. PAISA WASOOL MOVIE," wrote the X user.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh called it a powerful and captivating movie, praising Rani's ‘ferocious', ‘no-holds-barred performance'. “Director #AbhirajMinawala mounts a taut, hard-hitting thriller that stays true to the soul of the franchise… The narrative is razor-sharp [for the most part], the tension relentless, and the emotional beats land with force. Any shortcomings? The writing could've been sharper in parts… Specifically, in the post-interval portions – the antagonists' track could have been explained in a simpler manner," he wrote.
He also praised Rani Mukerji and lauded her commanding screen presence, and called Mallika Prasad (as Amma) ‘terrifying' and ‘highly effective'.
About Mardaani 3
This time around, Shivani is seen joining the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and taking charge of a chilling case involving the kidnapping of two young girls. As Shivani digs deeper into the investigation, the case spirals into something far more sinister, revealing a nationwide human trafficking network run by an elderly woman named Amma, played by Mallika Prasad. What initially appears to be a trafficking case soon exposes links to a larger beggar mafia, indicating organised crime operating under the guise of helplessness.
Mardaani 3 also features Shaitaan fame Janaki Bodiwala in a pivotal role. The film is written by Aayush Gupta, known for penning YRF's The Railway Men, and directed by Abhiraj Minawala. The project is produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner.
Source: News18
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