Mumbai, February 13 Actor Rani Mukerji said on Friday that she is happy with the box office success of her latest movie "Mardaani 3" and believes it will only encourage other filmmakers to make more such films.
Mukerji, who reprised her role of tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy in the movie, said that "Mardaani 3" is a film that inspires people and spreads awareness.
"It was important that the film receives love in theaters from audiences. I can't express how happy I am to see the love it is receiving in the third week of its release. To receive this kind of love from audiences for a female-led film in this environment is a positive thing for the industry.
"I think it will inspire other producers to bring out such stories. This film talks about women empowerment, women in uniform, and I want to thank the people of India for their love and support, and it is because of this that we are able to celebrate the success of the film," Mukerji told reporters here.
Since its release on January 30, "Mardaani 3" has earned over Rs 42 crore at the domestic box office. The movie is the third installment of the franchise that includes "Mardaani" (2014) and "Mardaani 2" (2019).
The film is directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by the actor's husband Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner.
"I'm happy we are celebrating the success of the film on the eve of Valentine's Day, it's important to love oneself first. A woman has to love herself first; until we don't love ourselves, we won't be able to give love to others," Mukerji said.
Mukerji, who completed 30 years in the film industry, said she is hoping to receive the same amount of love and support from fans and the media in the next three decades of her career.
"I hope and pray that my films receive love and support for another 30 years. I will continue to make films that will not only entertain but also inspire people," the 47-year-old actor said.