Produced on a modest budget of , Mardaani emerged as a "Semi-Hit," grossing approximately ₹59.55 crore worldwide. Its success established a viable franchise:
The narrative is ignited by the kidnapping of a teenage girl, Pyaari, whom Shivani considers her own ward. This leads Shivani into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with (Tahir Raj Bhasin), a cold, tech-savvy mafia kingpin operating out of Delhi. Release Date: August 22, 2014. Starring: Rani Mukerji, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jisshu Sengupta. Genre: Action-Thriller / Crime Drama. Running Time: 113 minutes. Critical and Social Impact Mardaani -2014- Hindi Movie 300mb Dvdscr 480p -EXCLUSIVE
Recognizing its social relevance, the film was made tax-free in several Indian states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Box Office and Franchise Success Produced on a modest budget of , Mardaani
The film explores the paradox of "Mardaani" (meaning "manly"), using it to describe a woman’s bravery and leadership in a male-dominated field. Release Date: August 22, 2014
Unlike traditional Bollywood police dramas like Singham or Dabangg , Mardaani was praised for its .