The trailer of Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 has taken the internet by storm, and the biggest talking point is not just the tough cop Shivani Shivaji Roy — it is the terrifying villain 'Amma'. The question everyone is asking is simple: Who is Amma in Mardaani 3? Who is Mallika Prasad?

In Mardaani 3, Amma is shown as the mastermind behind a series of kidnappings of young girls. The crimes go beyond trafficking and beggar mafias and hint at something far darker and more organised. In the trailer, Amma appears calm, powerful and almost invincible, making the character one of the strongest villains in the Mardaani franchise so far.

This chilling antagonist is played by Mallika Prasad, and her intense screen presence has already grabbed audience attention.

Who is Mallika Prasad? Actor playing Amma in Mardaani 3

Mallika Prasad is an acclaimed actor, theatre artist and director. Born in Bengaluru, she holds a Master’s degree in Performance Making from Goldsmiths, University of London. She later trained at the National School of Drama (NSD), earning a postgraduate diploma in acting.

Her acting journey began in cinema with the 1999 film Kanooru Heggadithi.

Apart from acting, Mallika Prasad is also a filmmaker. Her short film For My Ela received Outstanding Achievement Awards at multiple international film festivals including Sundarban International Film Festival and LA Indie Short Film Festival.

With Mardaani 3, Mallika Prasad steps into the national spotlight as Amma, a villain whose brutality and intelligence match the strength of Rani Mukerji’s cop character, making her one of the most talked-about Bollywood villains of 2026.

About Mardaani 3

Lead cast: Rani Mukerji, Mallika Prasad, Janki Bodiwala

Director: Abhiraj Minawala

Release date: January 30