Rani Mukerji's highly anticipated crime thriller, 'Mardaani 3,' has officially been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 16+ certificate. This certification was obtained on January 14, 2026, ahead of its global theatrical release. The film's approved runtime stands at an extensive 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 36 seconds, making it the longest installment in the 'Mardaani' franchise. For comparison, the first 'Mardaani' (2014) ran for 113 minutes, and 'Mardaani 2' (2019) was 103 minutes long. The news, initially reported by Bollywood Hungama, has been corroborated by multiple credible sources including Box Office Worldwide, Mid-day, The Times of India, and Free Press Journal. The U/A 16+ rating is considered a positive for the film, as there were industry apprehensions it might receive an 'A' certificate due to its potentially disturbing content, similar to the first 'Mardaani.' Rani Mukerji returns as the formidable cop Shivani Shivaji Roy, embarking on a mission to rescue missing girls in India, tackling another dark and brutal reality of society. The film, directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, also features Janki Bodiwala and Mallika Prasad, who plays the antagonist, 'Amma.' The release date for 'Mardaani 3' has been set for January 30, 2026, having been preponed from an earlier announced date of February 27.