Rani Mukerji reprises her lead role alongside Prajesh Kashyap, Janki Bodiwala, and Mallika Prasad.
The sequel, "Mardaani 2," continues the story with Rani Mukherji reprising her role as Shivani Shivaji Roy. The sequel deals with a new challenge as Shivani faces off against a young cybercriminal. index of mardaani upd
While the films are praised for , some scholars argue that Shivani Roy is portrayed as the " rarest of the rare ," potentially making her an unreachable role model for typical Indian women. Recent reviews of the franchise's trajectory suggest a need for deeper character development beyond the "hero-villain" tussle to maintain social relevance. Rani Mukerji reprises her lead role alongside Prajesh