Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is over the moon with the response her latest release Mardaani 3 got when it had its digital premiere. She says her character Shivani Shivaji Roy isn’t just a character anymore, she has found her place in the hearts of people globally. Rani said, “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.”

 

Rani said: “This success signifies a shift: audiences are embracing powerful, female-led narratives across platforms.” She says that it proves that content with purpose, stories about courage, justice, and real issues, can be both commercially successful and culturally impactful. “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.” The actress added: “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.” n