Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Brutal
- tense
- angry
- urgent
- social issue film night
- crime thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics found the film watchable and compelling largely because of Rani Mukerji’s forceful, dignified performance, despite a familiar plot and weaker climax.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Shivani Shivaji Roy’s pursuit of the trafficking mastermind is fueled by the suffering of abducted and abused girls.
The police investigation exposes a trafficking network that commodifies teenage girls and relies on pimps, brothels, and coercion.
Rani Mukerji plays Crime Branch inspector Shivani as a tough, relentless investigator who directly confronts the mafia’s leadership.
Critics specifically praised the soundtrack and the complementary relationship between sight and sound, while noting the film’s pragmatic authenticity.
Films like Mardaani, and why
No One Killed Jessica
female-led crime investigation confronting systemic violence and trafficking, with forceful dramatic intensity
Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
socially conscious Indian crime drama centered on determined investigators and institutional corruption
Kahaani
female protagonist pursuing perpetrators through a tense, emotionally charged investigation
The Accused
hard-hitting police thriller focused on gendered violence and a commanding lead performance
Movie Details
- Director
- Pradeep Sarkar
- Release Date
- 2014-08-22
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (126)
Cast
- Rani Mukerji
- Tahir Raj Bhasin
- Jisshu Sengupta
- Sanjay Taneja
- Mona Ambegaonkar
- Priyanka Sharma
- Anil George
- Aman Uppal
- Saanand Verma
- Habib Al Aidroos
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mardaani about?
- A relentless Crime Branch inspector wages a dangerous personal crusade against the child-trafficking network exploiting girls across India.
- What is Mardaani like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mardaani as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mardaani violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Mardaani as brutal.
- What did critics think of Mardaani?
- Critics found the film watchable and compelling largely because of Rani Mukerji’s forceful, dignified performance, despite a familiar plot and weaker climax.
- Which films are like Mardaani?
- Films with a similar feel include No One Killed Jessica, Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, Kahaani, and The Accused.
- How long is Mardaani?
- Mardaani runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mardaani?
- In United States, Mardaani streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
