Mirzapur this time is not about a new season but it is a movie. The gangster drama that turned Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal into household names has finally arrived on the big screen. Mirzapur: The Movie hit Indian cinemas on September 4, 2026 and fans have been visiting the theatres ever since.
Mirzapur had streamed three seasons of success and that created a massive fanbase. Now that fanbase is showing up in real numbers at the Indian box office.
What Is Mirzapur The Movie Actually About?
For anyone unfamiliar with the franchise, Mirzapur follows the brutal power struggle inside a small town ruled by crime and corruption. Akhandanand Tripathi, also known as Kaleen Bhaiya, sits at the top as the undisputed king of Mirzapur. He never quite trusts his own son called Munna, and instead leans on two brothers, Guddu and Bablu Pandit to help run his empire.
The movie is not a continuation of the most recent season released online. Instead, it slots into the timeline somewhere between earlier episodes, giving both old fans and newcomers a story that stands on its own. A new antagonist, played by Ravi Kishan brings a fresh threat into the mix.
Director Gurmeet Singh takes control here, making his feature film debut after years of directing for the series. Writer Puneet Krishna, who has been core to the franchise since season one, also returns for the script. That continuity clearly matters, since so much of Mirzapur’s appeal comes from its sharp dialogue and morally grey characters.
How Are Critics and Audiences Reacting?
Reviews so far are mixed but mostly positive. Bollywood Hungama called it a “paisa vasool big screen entertainer,” praising the story for fitting naturally into the existing Mirzapur universe.
One review described the film as a “lengthy but decent nostalgia watch,” crediting familiar characters and fresh new additions like Ravi Kishan for keeping things entertaining despite a runtime that runs long. Several reviewers agreed that dialogue remains the franchise’s biggest strength.
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Some critics pointed out a sluggish pace and a screenplay that occasionally loses its grip. Still, most agreed that the performances, particularly from Pankaj Tripathi and the returning cast, are strong enough to carry the film through its slower stretches.
The film received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, and only after the makers agreed to mute bad words in several places and tone down certain scenes.
Box Office Numbers: A Strong Opening Weekend
Numbers wise Mirzapur: The Movie has had a genuinely solid start. Opening day collections were reported around 24 to 25 crore rupees in India, depending on the outlet. By Day 2, the film had crossed roughly 32 crore rupees cumulatively, and momentum kept building from there.
Day 3 pushed the film past the 70 crore mark domestically, according to trade trackers, putting it well on pace to reach the 100 crore milestone in India alone. Internationally, the film also opened strongly, pulling in an estimated 10 crore rupees overseas within its first two days. Combine both numbers, and the movie had already crossed close to 80 crore rupees worldwide within just 48 hours of release.
Some reports say worldwide collections have climbed past 130 crore rupees, making it one of the higher grossing Hindi films of the year so far.
One thing analysts keep repeating is the reason behind this strong start. Brand recall did most of the heavy lifting here. Years of buildup through three streaming seasons meant the film arrived with a ready made audience, something most brand-new theatrical releases spend years trying to build from scratch.
Following its theatrical run, the movie is expected to head to Prime Video after an eight week exclusivity window, streaming across more than 240 territories worldwide. For now Mirzapur: The Movie continues in theatres with high IMDB ratings and amazing box office collections.
