The silver screen is ablaze once again as Shivani Shivaji Roy returns to duty, and this time, the praise is coming from the highest echelons of Bollywood. Action superstar Akshay Kumar has officially weighed in on Rani Mukerji’s latest outing, Mardaani 3, showering the actress with high-octane praise and calling her the “Goddess of acting.”
Taking to his social media handles shortly after the film’s theatrical release on January 30, 2026, Akshay shared the trailer of the hard-hitting crime thriller with a heartfelt note. “Go watch the Goddess of acting in her most powerful avatar,” he wrote. “I saw, I loved it, Don’t miss it! #RaniMukerji.”
The third installment of the celebrated Mardaani franchise has not only captured the attention of industry peers but has also struck a chord with the masses.
The film registered a strong opening of approximately ₹4 crore, marking the highest Day 1 collection for the franchise to date. The release is particularly poetic for Rani Mukerji, as it coincides with her 30th year in the Indian film industry. While some critics noted the plot follows familiar franchise tropes, the consensus remains that Rani’s portrayal of the fierce IPS officer is as “feisty, strong, and compassionate” as ever.
Akshay Kumar isn’t the only superstar cheering from the sidelines. Shah Rukh Khan also took to X to send his best wishes to his longtime friend and co-star. “Just from the heart… to my Rani ‘Mardaani’ all my best wishes. I am sure you will be feisty, strong & compassionate in Mardaani 3 like u are in the real world too,” SRK shared in a touching tribute.
Other celebrities, including Neil Nitin Mukesh and Maheep Kapoor, have echoed these sentiments, describing the film as a “must-watch” that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
The narrative follows Shivani as she investigates the disappearance of dozens of young girls, leading her into a high-stakes confrontation with a sinister syndicate led by the chilling character ‘Amma’.
For Rani Mukerji, the Mardaani series is more than just a successful franchise. Speaking on the film’s relevance, she recently stated that the series aims to “make people uncomfortable” so they realize that the reality for women in society still needs urgent attention.
As word-of-mouth spreads and the “Akshay Kumar endorsement” adds fuel to the fire, Mardaani 3 is poised for a significant theatrical run before its expected digital debut on Netflix in late March. To know such latest updates tuned to tellyboosters.com Thank you!
