Rani Mukerji calls 'Mardaani 3's' journey 'incredibly emotional'

Rani Mukerji reflects on 'Mardaani 3's' post-theatrical success, calling its 30-day run on Netflix an 'incredibly emotional' journey. She says its success proves audiences are embracing powerful, female-led stories with purpose and truth.

Actor Rani Mukerji is reflecting on the success of her latest outing, Mardaani 3, which has completed 30 days on Netflix, marking another milestone in its post-theatrical run.

Rani Mukerji on Film's 'Emotional' Journey

Speaking on the same, Rani Mukerji, in a statement, described the journey to be "incredibly emotional." "For me, the journey of 'Mardaani 3' is incredibly emotional because it has connected with audiences everywhere, first in theatres and now across the world on Netflix. The film had a strong theatrical run, crossing milestones for a female-led action film and franchise, and today, seeing it trend among the top films for a whole month on streaming is deeply humbling. This success signifies a shift: audiences are embracing powerful, female-led narratives across platforms. It proves that content with purpose, stories about courage, justice, and real issues, can be both commercially successful and culturally impactful," she said, as per the statement.

Rani highlighted how female-led films are increasingly resonating with audiences. "For a female-led action film to hold its ground in cinemas and then trend at the top on streaming for weeks tells you one thing clearly: audiences want stories driven by power, purpose, and truth. This kind of success signifies something very powerful to me: that stories with honesty, emotion, and a strong moral voice can travel anywhere. They can begin in a theatre and can also find a home in millions of hearts across the world," she added.

The Enduring Impact of the Mardaani Franchise

The actor further spoke about the journey of the 'Mardaani' franchise and its growing impact. "For the Mardaani franchise films to be trending on streaming for about three months now is a signal that the franchise has been speaking about relevant subjects that matter. Shivani Shivaji Roy isn't just a character anymore; she has found her place in the hearts and minds of people across India and the world, which is why the franchise continues to receive love," she said.

Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, 'Mardaani 3' was released in January this year and collected over Rs 53 crore nett in India. (ANI)

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