Mardaani (2014)
DirectorPradeep Sarkar
StarringRani Mukerji, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jisshu Sengupta, Sanjay Taneja
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Best for: Thriller fans who want a tense, police-procedural crime drama led by Rani Mukerji.
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Mardaani Collection: all movies in order
- Mardaani (22 August 2014) · this movie
- Mardaani 2 (12 December 2019)
- Mardaani 3 (30 January 2026)
Listed in release order, as per TMDB's Mardaani Collection.
Mardaani story (no spoilers)
Mardaani follows Shivani Shivaji Roy, a Mumbai police officer whose search for a missing teenage girl pulls her into the depraved world of child trafficking. As she digs deeper, the case turns into a cat-and-mouse game between her and a ruthless mafia kingpin. The film is a Hindi action-crime-drama-thriller directed by Pradeep Sarkar, and it runs 113 minutes. Rani Mukerji plays Shivani, with Tahir Raj Bhasin as Walt / Karan Rastogi, Jisshu Sengupta as Dr. Bikram Roy, and Priyanka Sharma as Pyaari. The tone is tense and gritty, built around the procedural pressure of the investigation and the personal stakes for the officer. Released in India on 22 August 2014 with an A certificate, it is the first film in the Mardaani Collection, followed by Mardaani 2 (2019) and Mardaani 3 (2026).
Should you watch Mardaani?
Watch it for
- Rani Mukerji leads as police officer Shivani Shivaji Roy, carrying the investigation-driven action and drama.
- Tahir Raj Bhasin plays Walt / Karan Rastogi, the mafia kingpin at the centre of the cat-and-mouse conflict.
- Director Pradeep Sarkar keeps the 113-minute runtime tight across action, crime, drama and thriller genres.
- It is the first entry in the Mardaani Collection, so you can start the series in release order.
Skip it if
- The A certificate and child-trafficking plot mean the film deals with dark, disturbing crime material.
- If you prefer lighter or family-oriented viewing, the gritty action-drama tone may not suit you.
- The 113-minute runtime is focused on a single investigation, so viewers looking for a broader ensemble story may find it narrow.
Mardaani cast
Rani Mukerjias Shivani Shivaji Roy
Tahir Raj Bhasinas Walt / Karan Rastogi
Jisshu Senguptaas Dr. Bikram Roy
Mona Ambegaonkaras Manu Ranstogi
Priyanka Sharmaas Pyaari
Anil Georgeas Vakeel
Aman Uppalas Mattoo
Saanand Vermaas Kapil
Anant Vidhaat Sharmaas Sunny KatyalMardaani movie details
| Director | Pradeep Sarkar |
|---|---|
| Writer | Hussain Zaidi, Vibha Singh, Gopi Puthran |
| Cinematography | Artur Żurawski |
| Producer | Aditya Chopra |
| Release date | 22 August 2014 |
| Runtime | 1h 53m (113 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Original title | मर्दानी |
| Certificate (India) | A |
| Budget | $2.1 million (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $7.6 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Mardaani family friendly?
The A certificate and child-trafficking subject matter make this unsuitable for children; this is a general guide. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Mardaani official trailer
Our verdict
Mardaani is a tightly wound crime thriller that puts Rani Mukerji's Shivani Shivaji Roy at the centre of a grim investigation. The 113-minute runtime keeps the cat-and-mouse game with Tahir Raj Bhasin's Walt moving, though the A-rated subject matter is heavy. It is a solid start to the Mardaani Collection.
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Where can I watch Mardaani online in India?
Mardaani is available on Netflix in India with a subscription. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
When was Mardaani released?
Mardaani was released in India on 22 August 2014.
Who is in the cast of Mardaani?
Rani Mukerji plays Shivani Shivaji Roy, Tahir Raj Bhasin plays Walt / Karan Rastogi, Jisshu Sengupta plays Dr. Bikram Roy, and Priyanka Sharma plays Pyaari. The cast also includes Sanjay Taneja, Mona Ambegaonkar, Anil George and Aman Uppal.
What is the runtime and certificate of Mardaani?
Mardaani runs 113 minutes and has an A certificate in India.
What is the watch order for the Mardaani Collection?
The Mardaani Collection in release order is Mardaani (2014), then Mardaani 2 (2019), then Mardaani 3 (2026). Mardaani is the first film.
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