Mardaani 3 becomes the No. 1 movie on Netflix India; all 3 films of the blockbuster franchise trend in the Top 10 films list Yash Raj Films has yet another reason to celebrate. After a successful run in cinemas, Mardaani 3, starring Rani Mukerji, has now emerged as a massive winner on OTT as well, climbing to the No. 1 spot on Netflix India. What makes this feat even more remarkable is that the film’s streaming success has triggered a wider franchise resurgence, with all three Mardaani films now trending simultaneously in Netflix India’s Top 10 films list. As of this morning, Mardaani 3 (2026) is ranked No. 1, while Mardaani (2014) has claimed the No. 5 spot and Mardaani 2 (2019) is placed at No. 7. This is a huge achievement for a franchise that has, over the years, built a powerful emotional and commercial connection with audiences. In an industry where franchises are often male-driven and star-led in a conventional sense, the Mardaani series has carved its own unique and formidable identity. It is now firmly established as India’s only successful female-led blockbuster franchise, and also the country’s only hit female-cop film franchise. The OTT triumph of Mardaani 3 comes on the back of an impressive theatrical performance. The film collected over Rs. 53 crore nett in India, making it the highest-grossing film of the Mardaani franchise. In an era when even major films struggle to sustain momentum beyond the initial weeks, Mardaani 3 also achieved the rare dist... #India #Netflix #Yash_Raj #Raj_Films #Rani_Mukerji #franchise #films #Netflix_India #Mardaani #list_Yash
Rohit Shetty drops Golmaal 5 making video; Akshay Kumar appears bald, 'OG Laxman' Sharman Joshi returns to franchise after 20 years! On March 14, filmmaker Rohit Shetty celebrated his birthday by giving fans a special update on his much-awaited comedy franchise installment, Golmaal 5. The director took to social media to share a behind-the-scenes video that offered a glimpse into the film’s shoot, while also revealing a couple of surprises for fans of the popular franchise. The video begins with crew members preparing the set before gradually introducing the cast as they arrive for the shoot. However, the clip quickly sparked excitement among viewers as it confirmed the return of Sharman Joshi as Laxman Sharma, marking his comeback to the Golmaal series after nearly two decades. Joshi had played one of the original Laxman characters in the first film, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006), which launched the long-running comedy franchise directed by Shetty and headlined by Ajay Devgn. The video also featured a brief but intriguing appearance by Akshay Kumar in a bald look. In a playful moment captured in the clip, Devgn jokingly remarks, “Koi franchise nahi chhodta hai ye,” confirming Kumar’s casting in the film. According to reports, Kumar is expected to play the antagonist in Golmaal 5, marking an unusual turn in the otherwise comedy-driven franchise. Along with the video, Shetty reflected on the journey of the Golmaal series in his caption. He wrote, “20 years ago, the first ... #Rohit_Shetty #Akshay_Kumar #Golmaal #Shetty #Sharman_Joshi #drops_Golmaal #Shetty_drops #Golmaal_series #making_video #franchise
