Mirzapur: The Film theatrical release, what to expect, star-cast, and more about the movie adaptation of the Prime Video series

The criminal empire of Mirzapur is leveling up with a movie adaptation now. Not only the main cast like Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu, Shweta Tripathi are returning, but Jitendra Kumar and Ravi Kishan are also jumping into the action for Mirzapur: The Film. However, the makers have kept the characters still a secret, making fans wonder whether they all will be playing the familiar faces from the Prime Video web series or a brand new troublemakers will be introduced. But either way, the crime drama promises to be wilder.

Mirzapur: The Film release date

Although the exact release date is still under wraps, makers have hinted for 2026 theatrical release for Mirzapur: The Film, following the digital debut later on Amazon Prime Video. Interestingly, after its digital release, OTTplay Premium's existing subscribers will also be able to watch the movie with a special top-up option.

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What to expect from Mirzapur: The Film

In an earlier interview with The Hollywood Reporter, lead actor Ali Fazal spilled some beans about the upcoming movie adaptation of Mirzapur. He stated, “It is the OG cast and we are going at the back of the table. Back in time, I suppose. It has to be back in time because there are like some dead people walking.” Ali Fazal also brought the reference of Cillian Murphy's Peaky Blinders, which also getting a movie adaptation soon for Netflix.

Mirzapur: The Film is expected to take the web series narrative far beyond what fans have seen till now. The movie hints to open up a whole new Mirzapur universe that will dive into the very beginnings of the powerful rivalries. Kaleen Bhaiya and his unpredictable son Munna Bhaiya is expected to play major parts in this grand cinematic adaptation.

Ali Fazal has hinted that the movie will go back in time to explore the origin of the web series. This will allow the return of the characters who are already dead in the series version such as Munna Tripathi (Divyenndu) and Compounder (Abhishek Banerjee).

Rather than functioning as a self-contained story, Mirzapur: The Film is expected to act as a larger installment, promising to deliver the same gritty crime thriller, intense drama, and power struggles as the series, but on a grander, more immersive scale for the theatrical experience.

FAQs:

Q: Is Mirzapur The Film coming?

A: Yes, a film adaptation of the Mirzapur series, Mirzapur The Film, is expected to be released in 2026.

Q: Is Mirzapur 4 coming?

A: In an earlier interview, Ali Fazal revealed that Mirzapur 4 will be the last series. According to reports, Mirzapur season 4 is expected to release sometime between late 2025 and early 2026

Q: Will Munna bhaiya return in Mirzapur?

A: Speaking in an interview with Screen, Shweta Tripathi confirmed that the Mirzapur film is in pre-production and will explore a storyline set in the earlier timeline of the series, ensuring the return of fan-favorite characters like Munna Bhaiya (played by Divyenndu Sharma) and Sweety Gupta (played by Shriya Pilgaonkar).