Pankaj Tripathi promises 'interesting' narrative in Mirzapur The Movie: 'We are exploring a new territory'

Mirzapur: The Movie is a cinematic continuation of the popular Amazon Prime Video crime thriller series, scheduled for theatrical release on September 4, 2026. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, it elevates the show's dark, gritty, and violent world of guns and power struggles to a larger, more intense, and visually massive scale on the big screen. Ahead of its theatrical release, Pankaj Tripathi, who plays the formidable Kaleen Bhaiya, shared what fans can expect from the film. 

What did Pankaj Tripathi say about Mirzapur: The Movie?

Speaking to NDTV, Pankaj Tripathi did not disclose much about the narrative of Mirzapur: The Movie. He teased, "It's an interesting story. We are exploring a new territory in this film. We hope audiences will like it."

Why did Mirzapur: The Movie take so much time to be ready?

Revealing why Mirzapur: The Movie took a lot of time to be prepared, Pankaj said that writing is a very important aspect of filmmaking, and when the film was announced back in 2024, the makers got cracking on writing the story.

"Until they are satisfied with the script, no maker, directors or writer goes on floors with the film. Ideally, they shouldn't go floors until the writing is completed. So, when they thought they have the right story in their hands... Chai jab proper khaul jaye tabhi toh chhaante hain. When the story was cooked, they started straining it. Now that the process if straining is complete, they have announced the date," he said. 

More about Mirzapur: The Movie

Mirzapur: The Movie, directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, is a theatrical expansion of the hit Amazon Prime crime thriller, set to release on September 4, 2026. 

The film brings back main cast members Pankaj Tripathi (Kaleen Bhaiya), Ali Fazal (Guddu Pandit), and Divyendu (Munna Bhaiya), promising a larger-scale, intense narrative focusing on revenge and the power struggle for the "gaddi" (throne) of Mirzapur.

This movie aims to provide a more intense and visually stunning experience than the episodic series, while at the same time retaining the gritty, dark, and brutal nature of the original universe. The film is expected to narrate an "untold chapter" in the Mirzapur universe, perhaps exploring events that occurred before in the series or shedding light on new, high-stakes conflicts. The story will focus on power, politics, and revenge.

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Mirzapur: The Movie FAQs:

Q: Is Mirzapur The Film coming?

A: Yes, a film adaptation of the Mirzapur series, Mirzapur The Film, will hit cinemas on September 4, 2026. 

Q: Is Mirzapur 4 coming?

A: In an earlier interview, Ali Fazal revealed that Mirzapur 4 will be the last series. 

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).