Watch: Rani Mukerji as toughie cop in 'Mardaani' trailer

Mumbai: The much-awaited trailer of Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani' is finally out. Catch the actress in a completely different avatar. Rani plays the role of Shivani Shivaji Roy, an astute cop working in a Mumbai Crime Branch unit. Deft at picking up hidden clues and fearless in confronting hardened criminals, Shivani stumbles into the world of debauchery, cruel desires and exploitation and onto a case that will change her life forever.

(Also read: First look of Rani Mukerji as Shivani Shivaji Roy in 'Mardaani')

In fact the film even takes inspiration from true life stories. The 2 minute trailer features Rani like you've never seen before. The scene towards the end of the trailer reminds us of Liam Neeson in the 2008 Hollywood film 'Taken'. Watch the two trailers here and decide for yourself.

Mardaani 2014 trailer

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Taken 2008 trailer

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The film directed bt Pradeep Sarkar, is slated to release on August 22.