The Mardaani 3 trailer has sparked major buzz with Mallika Prasad's chilling turn as Amma, a rare female antagonist. Her menacing presence has left audiences intrigued and unsettled. Anticipation builds for Rani Mukerji's return as Shivani Shivaji Roy.
In Mardaani 3, Yash Raj Films' crime drama thriller, Mallika Prasad plays Amma, the child trafficker villain. The trailer, released and published on January 13, 2026, has generated significant buzz among audiences. Amma's character revolves around human trafficking and forced begging, emerging as a rare female antagonist in Bollywood.
Mallika Prasad is an NSD alumna and a theatre actor. She has appeared in projects like Anurag Kashyap's Killer Soup and Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat. Her role has heightened curiosity about her career.
The trailer also highlights Rani Mukerji's strong return as Shivani Shivaji Roy, fighting for justice. As the third installment in the Mardaani series, the film focuses on crime and social issues. Audience reactions indicate that Mallika's menacing portrayal has raised expectations for the movie.