Mumbai: Actor Rani Mukerji is thrilled that the first look of her next Mardaani 2 was released during the festival of Navratri as the film mirrors the essence of Goddess Durga.
The movie, backed by Yash Raj Films, is written and directed by Gopi Puthran. It will see Rani Mukherji reprise the role of cop Shivani Shivaji Roy.
“I feel glad that we released the first look of Mardaani 2 during Navratri, Durga Puja. No one can be happier than me because during this festival, we worship Ma Durga,” Rani Mukerji told reporters Sunday. She was speaking with mediapersons who had visited her residence to celebrate Durga Puja. It should be stated here that Rani organises a lavish Durga Puja at her residence every year.
“And there is an avatar of Ma Durga in Mardaani 2, so I feel happy that the first glimpse of the film came out during Durga Puja festival,” Rani told reporters.
The film is a sequel to 2014 critically-acclaimed hit Mardaani which was directed by Pradeep Sarkar. Mardaani 2is scheduled to be released in December.
“I am quite confident that the film will do well,” Rani said. “We have put in a lot of effort in making the film,” Rani exuded confidence.
Others starring in Mardaani 2 are Vikram Singh Chauhan, Shruti Bapna, Sudhanshu Pandey.
PTI