
Rani Mukerji discusses dealing with major issues in society
Upcoming film Mardaani 2 is the action thriller sequel to Bollywood blockbuster hit film Mardaani. The film will see Rani Mukerji once again take up the role of Shivani Shivaji Roy as she faces off with a young but evil villain who targets young girls. Mardaani 2 deals with the serious crimes committed by the youth and will focus on how these teenagers escape facing punishments for atrocious crimes like rape and sexual assault.
This is not the first time one of Rani Mukerji’s films have tackled a serious social issue, with Mardaani tackling child trafficking. Rani has spoken about how she hopes that the film franchise will continue to highlight social evils and spark conversations across the country. She has said,
“We would want Mardaani to be a franchise that stands for tackling various societal issues. Mardaani series would stand for being a mirror of society, to educate, create awareness and also leave a strong message for people to sit up and notice”.
Mardaani 2 stars Rani Mukerji in an action thriller that is inspired by true crimes against young girls in India. Written and directed by Gopi Puthran, Mardaani 2 will be released in cinemas on 13th December 2019.
Watch the Mardaani 2 trailer here: