Makers of 'Mardaani 2' released the teaser of the film,today. The is the sequel to 2014 release, Mardaani, starring Rani Mukherjee in the role of a super-cop, Shivani Shivaji Roy. Mardaani 2 is set to release on December 13.

Actress Rani Mukerji, who plays the lead in the second instalment of the "Mardaani"franchise, says the film will see a woman stand up against evil, against crimes committed on women and take a bold and brave stand.Director Gopi Puthran says:"Rani as Shivani will be seen in a massive showdown with a 21-year-old villain who is an embodiment of pure evil. He is a dangerous criminal who targets women."

The film marks the directorial debut of Puthran, who was the writer of the first "Mardaani" film.

The film will show that Rani will stand up against crimes onwomen.Rani said: "The film will see a woman cop fighting a pure evil of aperson to end crimes against women. As we all know, Navratri stands for thevictory and battle of good over evil across India."

"Whether it is Goddess Durga's victory over the demonMahishasura or Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, Navratri's significance is keyto this asset launch. So, we decided to start the journey of 'Mardaani 2' onthis auspicious occasion."Rani is thrilled that the "first key communicationof 'Mardaani 2' is happening during Durga Puja that celebrates woman power inits truest and bravest form."

She added: "Maa Durga took on the forces of evil anddefeated it and Mardaani 2 will see a woman stand up against evil, againstcrimes committed against women and take a bold and brave stand."

"Mardaani 2" was shot extensively in Jaipur andKota in Rajasthan.

"Mardaani", released in 2014, was directed byPradeep Sarkar and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film tells the story of apolicewoman whose interest in the case of a kidnapped teenage girl leads her touncover secrets of human trafficking by the Indian mafia.