Mardaani was made on a budget of approximately ₹18 crores. It earned around ₹50 crores at the box office—a success, but not a blockbuster. For every 1 million illegal downloads of Mardaani via Filmyzilla, Yash Raj Films loses an estimated ₹2-3 crores in potential OTT licensing and DVD revenue. If you love strong female-led narratives, piracy tells producers you don’t. When Mardaani 3 was delayed, many analysts pointed to the mediocre returns partially cannibalized by piracy.

The Indian government has taken significant steps via the and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) .

film series, led by Rani Mukerji, follows the gritty and high-stakes missions of Senior Inspector Shivani Shivaji Roy as she takes on organized crime and human trafficking. Series Overview

"Mardaani" received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Rani Mukerji's performance as Shivani Shivaji Rao. The movie was praised for its taut screenplay, effective direction, and strong performances from the cast. The film's action sequences, particularly the climax, were also widely praised.

: Produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. Content Ratings