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Mirzapur Release Date: Makers Confirm Theatrical Debut of Crime Actioner With Complete Cast Revealed

Mumbai, February 5 - Excel Entertainment has locked the theatrical release date of the much-anticipated Mirzapur: The Movie. The makers unveiled a striking new poster confirming that the big screen adaptation of the hugely popular crime action thriller show will hit cinemas worldwide on September 4, 2026. Backed by Amazon MGM Studios and produced by Excel Entertainment, the film marks the big-screen expansion of one of India's most popular crime franchises. The poster features a gritty desert backdrop with armed convoys racing through the dunes, clearly signalling that the movie aims to scale up the violence, drama, and cinematic spectacle associated with the Mirzapur universe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, Mirzapur features a massive ensemble cast, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, Divyendu Sharma as Munna Tripathi, along with Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Rasika Dugal, Abhishek Banerjee, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Gaur, Sushant Singh, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Sonal Chuahan, Sheeba Chadha, and Rajesh Tailang, in key roles. After dominating the OTT space for years, the franchise is now gearing up to make a strong impact on the big screen. With the release date finally announced, anticipation is expected to build steadily as fans await further updates, including teaser and trailer announcements in the coming months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Mirzapur: Franchise Track Record & Impact 1. Season 1 (2018): Cult Classic (Ranked among IMDb's Top 250 global shows; defined the Indian OTT crime genre) 2. Season 2 (2020): Record Breaker (Became the most-watched Amazon Original in India within 7 days of launch) 3. Season 3 (2024): Global Dominance (Maintained #1 trending status in 15+ countries during its premiere week) 4. The Movie (2025/26): Theatrical Transition (First major Indian OTT series to be adapted into a full-scale theatrical film) Stay tuned...

Bollywood

4 days ago

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Mirzapur Film Wraps Shooting As Crime Actioner Gears Up For 2026 Theatrical Release

Mumbai, February 1 - The much-anticipated Mirzapur: The Film has wrapped up its shooting, marking a major milestone for the popular crime franchise as it prepares for a grand theatrical release in 2026. The makers announced the wrap through social media, sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the sets and confirming the completion of principal photography. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment, the film is a cinematic extension of the hugely successful Amazon Prime Video series Mirzapur. The big-screen adaptation promises to retain the gritty tone, intense power struggles, and raw violence that made the web series a cult favourite, while scaling up the narrative for a theatrical experience. The film features a strong ensemble cast led by Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, and Shweta Tripathi as Golu Gupta. Familiar faces like Divyenndu, Abhishek Banerjee, and Vijay Varma are also expected to reprise key roles, while a few new characters are set to add fresh layers to the story of Mirzapur's lawless world. With shooting now complete, Mirzapur: The Film makers are planning a theatrical release later this year. Given the massive fan following of the series, the film is already among the most-awaited Hindi crime action releases of 2026. Stay tuned...

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465 days ago

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'Mirzapur' Series To Be Adapted Into Theatrical Film; Cast Details Revealed

Mumbai, October 28 - In a landmark move, Amazon Prime Video's hit crime thriller web series Mirzapur is set to be adapted into a theatrical film. Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment will produce it. ## The series explores power dynamics and the criminal underworld in the heartland of northern India. The theatrical adaptation, set to debut in 2026, is one of the first instances when a major streaming product is being made into a theatrical film. ## The film will feature the return of the show's principal cast, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, and Divyenndu as Munna Tripathi. Abhishek Banerjee is also confirmed to reprise his role as the Compounder. ## In another significant move, the film will start streaming on Amazon Prime Video only after 8-weeks of theatrical release. It will be directed by Gurmmeet Singh, who has previously directed 17 episodes of the series and written by Puneet Krishna.## ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

923 days ago

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Amazon Prime Video's 'Mirzapur' Series To Be Adapted Into A Feature Film?

Mumbai, July 28 - Amazon Prime Video action crime thriller "Mirzapur" is one of the most loved Indian web shows. The series has had two seasons so far which were huge hits for the streamer and now, the fans are eagerly awaiting for "Mirzapur 3" which is in development. ## "Mirzapur" is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment and stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, and Divyenndu Sharma in prominent roles. Now, according to the latest reports, Amazon Prime Video and Excel Entertainment are set to adapt the series into a theatrical venture in the near future.## According to Pinkvilla, "The conversation to make Mirzapur into a film has recently begun among the makers, and are developing an idea that would entertain the audience. Once that is locked, they will get into the logistics. However, it is certain that they do want to present Mirzapur as a movie as well".## Meanwhile, "Mirzapur 3" is currently in development. It is touted to be much bigger and more entertaining than the first two seasons. The release date of the third season is yet to be announced but it is likely to release later this year or early 2024.## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

975 days ago

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IMDb Unveils The List of 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of All Time

Mumbai, June 6 - It has been five years since Netflix premiered the neo-noir crime thriller show Sacred Games starring Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, and Pankaj Tripathi, among others.## Arguably the most loved Indian Netflix show ever, "Sacred Games" remains the most popular Indian show of all time even after such a long time. IMDb, an online database of information related to the entertainment industry, has unveiled the list of the top 50 most popular Indian web shows of all time, and "Sacred Games" tops the list. ## The series is based on Vikram Chandra's 2006 novel of the same name. In the show, Sartaj Singh (Saif Ali Khan) is a troubled police officer in Mumbai who receives a phone call from gangster Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), who tells him to save the city within 25 days; beginning a chain of events that burrows deep into India's underworld.## Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, showrunner and co-director of Sacred Games, said he is "absolutely honored" and delighted that the show has been ranked at No. 1 by IMDb users. "A huge thanks to all the amazing people who’ve loved the show and, as always, an even bigger thanks and congratulations to the incredible cast and crew".## The second on the list is Amazon Prime Video's action crime thriller Mirzapur which was also released in 2018. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey, Divyenndu, Rasika Dugal, and others in key roles, "Mirzapur" is one of the most-watched Indian shows on Prime Video. ## Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story on SonyLIV is the third most popular Indian web series on IMDb. Released in 2020, the show is based on the 1992 Indian stock market scam committed by many stockbrokers including Harshad Mehta, the series is adapted from journalist Sucheta Dalal and Debashish Basu's 1992 book The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away.## Another Amazon Prime Video series, The Family Man (2019) found huge acceptance among the audiences as it is ranked as the 4th most popular series on IMDb, followed by TVF's Aspirants as fifth most loved Indian show of all-time. ## IMDb top 50 all-time most popular Indian streaming series## 1. “Sacred Games” (Netflix)## 2. “Mirzapur” (Prime Video)## 3. “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story” (SonyLIV)## 4. “The Family Man” (Prime Video)## 5. “Aspirants” (TVF Play/YouTube)## 6. “Criminal Justice” (Disney+ Hotstar)## 7. “Breathe” (Prime Video)## 8. “Kota Factory” (Netflix)## 9. “Panchayat” (Prime Video)## 10. “Paatal Lok” (Prime Video)## 11. “Special OPS” (Disney+ Hotstar)## 12. “Asur: Welcome to Your Dark Side” (JioCinema)## 13. “College Romance” (SonyLIV)## 14. “Apharan” (ALTT)## 15. “Flames” (Prime Video)## 16. “Dhindora” (BB Ki Vines on YouTube)## 17. “Farzi” (Prime Video)## 18. “Aashram” (MX Player)## 19. “Inside Edge” (Prime Video)## 20. “Undekhi” (SonyLIV)## 21. “Aarya” (Disney+ Hotstar)## 22. “Gullak” (SonyLIV)## 23. “TVF Pitchers” (ZEE5)## 24. “Rocket Boys” (SonyLIV)## 25. “Delhi Crime” (Netflix)## 26. “Campus Diaries” (MX Player)## 27. “Broken But Beautiful” (MX Player)## 28. “Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega” (Netflix)## 29. “Taaza Khabar” (Disney+ Hotstar)## 30. “Abhay” (ZEE5)## 31. “Hostel Daze” (Prime Video)## 32. “Rangbaaz” (ZEE5)## 33. “Bandish Bandits” (Prime Video)## 34. “Made in Heaven” (Prime Video)## 35. “ImMATURE” (MX Player/Prime Video)## 36. “Little Things” (Netflix)## 37. “The Night Manager” (Disney+ Hotstar)## 38. “Candy” (Voot)## 39. “Bicchoo Ka Khel” (ALTT/ZEE5)## 40. “Dahan: Raakan Ka Rahasya” (Disney+ Hotstar)## 41. “JL50” (SonyLIV)## 42. “Rana Naidu” (Netflix)## 43. “Ray” (Netflix)## 44. “Sunflower” (ZEE5)## 45. “NCR Days” (The Timeliners on YouTube)## 46. “Maharani” (SonyLIV)## 47. “Mumbai Diaries 26/11” (Prime Video)## 48. “Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare” (Prime Video)## 49. “Yeh Meri Family” (TVF Play/miniTV)## 50. “Aranyak” (Netflix)## Note: The rankings of the Top 50 Most Popular Indian Web Series of all time are determined by the page views of IMDb customers in India between January 1, 2018, to May 10, 2023.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

2116 days ago

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Ali Fazal: Thought I was cantankerous

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Ali Fazal, who is gearing up for the release of "Mirzapur" season two, says he used to think of himself as a cantankerous person.## Ali treated his fans to a question-answer session on Instagram, where a user praised him by saying: "Your acting is fabulous"## To which, Ali replied: "I thought I was cantankerous. I can live with fabulous."## Another user said: "When expectations run high, small achievements appear like failures."## "May failures never let us be shy, the world was set when risks and standards were set high."## Asked about the release of the second season of "Mirzapur" release, Ali gave a funny reply with a "Game Of Thrones" reference: "The winter is coming."## "Mirzapur", a crime thriller web series, revolves around drugs, guns, and lawlessness. It also stars Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Pankaj Tripathi and Rasika Duggal.## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

2126 days ago

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'Sacred Games' or 'Mirzapur': Pankaj Tripathi reveals which needed more research

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) One of contemporary Bollywood's most talented actors, Pankaj Tripathi, has been outstanding in almost all his roles. With the ongoing lockdown restricting viewers to their homes, we trained to focus on Pankaj's OTT performances, since these can be enjoyed within the confines of the living room.## His two notable acts in the world of web series have been Kaleen bhaiya in "Mirzapur" and Guruji in "Sacred Games". Both performances gained a major fan base. Personally, the actor finds it difficult to choose which among the two is his favorite .## "It would be like choosing between two children. Both characters are close to me, both have required a lot of hard work," Pankaj told IANS while cooking a meal amid the 21-day lockdown.## "Both of them have been very challenging. However, for Guruji, I had to research more as I have seen something like Kaleen bhaiya's life in my Purvanchal days. But I would not differentiate as both roles required a lot of hard work," he said.## "Mirzapur" follows the life of Akhandanand Tripathi, or Kaleen bhaiya, a mafia boss played by Pankaj, while in "Sacred Games" he plays the power-hungry spiritual leader "Guruji".## Currently, Pankaj, who is also a professional chef, is getting ample time to spend with his family due to the 21-day lockdown.## He reveals he has been "spending time cooking, and also with wife and kids".## Lately, he has been helping his wife Mridula in making a homemade mask and has also turned into a writer, penning all his thoughts.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

2129 days ago

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Ali Fazal: Team 'Mirzapur' is home for me

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Actor Ali Fazal is thrilled to reunite with some of the team members of the hit web series "Mirzapur" for a romantic music video.## "The 'Mirzapur' team is home for me, and with (director) Gurmmeet Singh and (director of photography) Sanjay around, this was a reunion for us. Last few years, I have spent so much time working with Guru that we get each other's vibes and cues," said Ali.## The three have reunited for the music video of "Aaj Bhi".## "The direction that Gurmmeet brought in to this is a zone, he and I have never explored together. It was an experience that was truly enjoyable. In the span of 3 minutes, we've told an entire story," he said.## "As an actor, it's hard to pull this off. I have never been so excited about a music video but this song is so genuine. It evokes a feeling that everyone at some point or the other goes through. It's a unique take on unrequited love. There's a certain purity in how it plays out," he added.## For the video, he moved away from his gangster role in "Mirzapur" and turned a romantic hero. Ali woos his on-screen lady love played by Surbhi Jyoti in the music video of the song sung by Vishal Mishra.## Talking about the track, Ali said: "It's the first time that I am working with Surbhi and Vishal. It's been super interesting. I loved interacting with Vishal. He has such a mesmerising voice. He has a soulful singing quality. Vishal and I bonded over our Lucknow connect."## "Surbhi is super cool and we kept chatting about movies and food. The 4 days in Chandigarh was such a blast," he added.## Stay tuned...