WILL MARDAANI MAKE AN IMPACT?

Rani Mukerji-starrer Mardaani didn’t quite make noise while it was being made. However, the theatrical trailer of the film caught everyone’s attention, and for the right reasons. It showcases Rani Mukerji in a bindass and riveting avatar and at the same time, the film touches upon the burning issue of child sex trafficking in India. The explosive trailer showcases how Rani, who plays a senior cop, tries her best to get to the bottom of the trafficking menace. With the Nirbhaya gang rape and the Shakti Mills gang rape cases fresh in the minds of people, the film becomes all the more significant. The makers of the film even unveiled the Mardaani anthem that has powerful words like “Choo ke dekho dil mera, Tumhe dil mein apne bhar lungi, Par chhed ke dekho tum mujhko, Main tumko nahi chhodungi”!

Besides the anthem, Mardaani has no other song. It also isn’t a typical film with a conventional hero and heroine and obviously, there’s no scope for romance. Yet, it is commendable that the film has generated a lot of excitement only on the basis of its plot and execution and of course Rani’s dabangg avatar. Obviously the film can’t be expected of a record opening. But even a 4-5 crore opening would be great and if response is positive, Saturday and Sunday can be huge. It has competition from Singham Returns but again, Mardaani is just 113 minutes. Hence, multiplexes can pack in more shows which will ultimately prove beneficial for the film.

A film like Mardaani is the need of the hour. If made well, it can leave a huge mark and motivate many other filmmakers to come up with such no-nonsense films. Here’s hoping Mardaani achieves its goal!

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