The cult following of ‘Mirzapur’ is all set for a theatrical adaptation. After becoming one of India’s most popular crime franchises on OTT, the world of Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Pandit and Munna Tripathi is making the jump to the big screen with ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and created by Puneet Krishna, the film is scheduled to release in cinemas on September 4, 2026.Here’s a complete guide to ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, including its release date, cast, reported salaries, advance booking, box office prediction, CBFC certification, possible OTT release and the episodes from Season 1 worth revisiting before heading to theatres.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ release date and director
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ will arrive in theatres on September 4, 2026. Gurmmeet Singh, who has been associated with the Mirzapur universe, has directed the theatrical film, while Puneet Krishna is credited as its creator and writer. The movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment, with Amazon MGM Studios backing the project.
What is ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ about?
According to TMDB, the official synopsis reads: The battle for Mirzapur’s throne escalates as old enemies resurface and new threats emerge. Blood debts must be paid while power-hungry contenders fight to control the city’s violent underworld.The film continues the franchise’s familiar struggle for control of Mirzapur. The theatrical format also allows the makers to expand the world beyond the scale of the streaming series. With Kaleen Bhaiya and Guddu once again positioned at the centre of the conflict, the film promises another chapter in the long-running fight for the gaddi.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ cast: Who is returning?
The film brings back several of the franchise’s most recognisable characters. The lineup features an incredible ensemble of actors headlined by Pankaj Tripathi as the formidable yet understated mob boss Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as the vengeful Guddu Pandit, Divyenndu Sharma as the volatile, unpredictable Munna Tripathi and Shweta Tripathi Sharma as the fierce Golu Gupta. Supporting cast includes Abhishek Banerjee as the fiercely loyal Compounder, Rasika Dugal as the shrewd and calculating Beena Tripathi and Ravi Kishan as Babban Babua Yadav. The film also stars Harshita Gaur as Dimpy Pandit, Shriya Pilgaonkar as Sweety Gupta. Sheeba Chaddha, Satendra Soni, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Sushant Singh also feature in pivotal roles. Mohit Malik and Sonal Chauhan are also part of the ensemble.Notably, one of the biggest casting changes is Jitendra Kumar stepping into the role of Bablu Pandit, originally played by Vikrant Massey in the series. The character’s return has generated considerable interest because of Bablu’s importance to Guddu’s story.
Which ‘Mirzapur’ Season 1 episodes should you watch before the movie?
For viewers who remember the characters but don’t want to revisit all three seasons, there is a relatively manageable rewatch option. Ali Fazal has advised audiences to watch Episodes 1 to 6 of Season 1 before watching ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’. These episodes establish the central characters, the power structure in Mirzapur, Guddu’s transformation, Kaleen Bhaiya’s empire and the relationships that drive the franchise.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ OTT release: When and where will it stream after its theatrical run?
The theatrical release comes first, with the film scheduled to open exclusively in cinemas on September 4. Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment are behind the project, while the ‘Mirzapur’ franchise has historically been associated with Prime Video. An official OTT premiere date for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has not been announced yet. The makers or the streaming platform are yet to make an official announcement.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ cast fees
With an estimated production budget of around Rs. 250 crore, though unconfirmed officially by the makers, the film’s cast fees have also become a talking point ahead of release. According to NDTV, Pankaj Tripathi commands the highest fee at approximately Rs. 15 crore. Ali Fazal reportedly charged Rs. 4 crore, while Divyenndu is said to have taken home Rs. 3 crore. Jitendra Kumar reportedly earned Rs. 1.5 crore, while Shweta Tripathi was paid around Rs 95 lakh. Veteran actor Ravi Kishan is reported to have charged between Rs. 2 crore and Rs. 2.5 crore for his role.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ advance booking
The biggest talking point ahead of release is the film’s advance booking. As of the latest tracking, according to Sacnilk, ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has generated Rs. 3.92 crore gross, excluding block bookings, with 1,38,968 tickets sold across 7,442 shows. The booking performance is particularly significant because Mirzapur originated as an OTT property rather than a traditional theatrical franchise. The film is therefore testing whether an established streaming audience can be converted into paying theatre audiences. The Hindi version is driving the advance almost entirely, with 7,396 Hindi shows accounting for the overwhelming majority of the tracked bookings, while the Telugu version has a comparatively small presence.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ box office prediction: Can the film open at Rs. 25 crore?
Trade expectations have strengthened as the advance-booking curve has accelerated. Earlier projections had placed the film’s opening-day potential in the Rs. 15–20 crore range, but the latest surge has prompted expectations of a Rs. 25 crore-plus opening. The September 4 release also benefits from the Janmashtami holiday, which could provide an additional boost to theatrical footfalls. The film’s biggest commercial advantage, however, remains the enormous familiarity of its characters.Adding to the film’s favourable positioning is a largely uncontested release calendar. Its only same-day competition, ‘Jeevan Bheema Yojana’ and ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’, are small-scale releases unlikely to significantly affect its show count. This gives ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ an effectively unchallenged week-long window in Hindi theatres before Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Haiwaan’, directed by Priyadarshan, arrives on September 11 as its first genuine big-ticket rival.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ CBFC certificate and runtime
The film has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its theatrical release. Its certified runtime is 197.19 minutes, or approximately 3 hours, 17 minutes and 19 seconds. The certification reportedly came with several modifications. According to reports, cuss words were muted at four points, abusive words were replaced at six places, and around 35 seconds of intimate scenes were removed. Despite these changes, reports indicate that the film retains the mature tone associated with the Mirzapur franchise. No major violent or gory sequences were reportedly removed.
