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Mardaani 3 Locked After CBFC and Voluntary Cuts, Theatrical Release Set for Jan. 30

Rani Mukerji casts the latest chapter as a deterrent to offenders and a message of strength for girls, with the certified cut now locked at 130 minutes.

Overview

  • The CBFC issued a U/A (16+) certificate on January 14 after mandated edits including drug disclaimers, language changes in a sexual‑violence scene, modified slapping visuals, subtitle tweaks, and informational text on trafficking.
  • Yash Raj Films later sought voluntary trims approved on January 23, deleting or shortening 14 scenes to reduce the runtime by 6 minutes 30 seconds to 130.37 minutes.
  • The trailer positions IPS Shivani Shivaji Roy against a kidnapping ring that exposes a nationwide trafficking network tied to a beggar mafia, introducing a new antagonist, Amma, played by Mallika Prasad.
  • Industry and public figures have amplified buzz, with Kalyani Priyadarshan praising the trailer and India captain Harmanpreet Kaur calling it “insane” while urging swift, example‑setting punishment for crimes against women.
  • Reports say the film will stream on Netflix from March 27, 2026 after a 56‑day exclusive theatrical window following its January 30 opening.