Rani Mukerji is set to return as a cop once again. On Thursday (Aug 22), the production house Yash Raj Films (YRF) announced that the third movie in the Mardaani franchise is in the works.

Mardaani 3 in the works! Rani Mukerji set to return as cop Shivani Shivaji Roy

Rani Mukerji has started work on her next film ‘Mardaani 2’. ‘Mardaani 2’ is the sequel to 2014 hit film ‘Mardaani’. She was seen playing the role of a lady cop named Shivani who busts a child trafficking racket.

First look of Rani Mukerji in 'Mardaani 2' is out, see photo

This year has majorly been about #MeToo gaining momentum in Bollywood as more number of women have come out in the open with their personal stories of horror. As this was discussed at the recently held actresses’ roundtable, actress Rani Mukerji was trolled on the social media for her ‘regressive’ thoughts on how women and men need to behave in the society.

Social media slams Rani Mukerji on her views on #MeToo as Deepika, Anushka, Alia get together

Rani Mukerji has been off the scene for quite some time now. After delivering a successful film in ‘Hichki’ that not only ticked all the checkboxes at the box office but also earned her rave reviews.

Rani Mukerji to next star in YRF's sequel to hit film 'Mardaani'

The actress, while addressing media, at the film's success bash, stated that Hichki was litmus test for her.

Rani Mukerji: Won't take four years to sign my next film