The series features the iconic characters of Mirzapur, Kaleen Bhaiya (played by Pankaj Tripathi), Guddu Pandit (played Ali Fazal)
Amazon Prime Video’s acclaimed series Mirzapur is expanding into a film adaptation. Following the success of its three seasons, the creators have announced Mirzapur: The Film, slated for theatrical release in 2026.A recent video shared by Prime Video India features key cast members, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Abhishek Banerjee, and Divyenndu, generating excitement among fans. This move underscores the franchise’s growing popularity and the makers’ commitment to exploring its narrative on the big screen.
Mirzapur: The Film
The over 1.30-minute-long video also hinted at the return of Divyenndu, who played Munna Tripathi in the web series. His character was killed off in the second season.
Divyenndu said in Hindi, “I’m a Hindi film hero. A Hindi film is best enjoyed in a theatre. Need I remind you, I’m immortal.” The video was shared with the caption, “Diwali pe sabko mithai milti hai, lekin yeh lo, Mirzapur ki asli barfi (Everyone gets sweets on Diwali but here is the real dessert of Mirzapur).”
Announcing the news, Farhan Akhtar, who is a co-producer of the series, shared a post on his Instagram feed. It read, “Ab bhaukaal bhi bada hoga, aur parda bhi. #MirzapurTheFilm, coming soon.” Take a look:
Talking about expanding the Mirzapur universe into a film, producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment said, “It is a landmark milestone for us to bring the quintessential Mirzapur experience to our audiences, yet again, but this time on the big screen. Over the course of three successful seasons, this acclaimed franchise has struck all the right chords with fans through its powerful storytelling and memorable characters – from the likes of Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Bhaiya, and Munna Bhaiya, to name a few”.
They added, “We believe that adapting such a treasured series into a film will undoubtedly make for an even more engrossing watch, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the world of Mirzapur like never before. We are stoked to collaborate with Prime Video, once again, and look forward to delivering a grand cinematic experience, which will truly live up to the expectations of our dedicated fanbase”.
Mirzapur film Release Date
Created by Puneet Krishna and directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the Mirzapur film is scheduled for release in 2026. It will mark the return of Pankaj (Kaleen Bhaiya), Ali Fazal (Guddu Pandit) and Divyenndu (Munna), along with Abhishek Banerjee, who plays the role of the compounder in the series.
The film is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment.
