Movie: Mirzapur -The Movie
Starring: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Ravi Kishan, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Jitendra Kumar
Director: Gurmmeet Singh
Genre: Crime | Action | Thriller
Runtime: Approx. 3 hours 17 minutes
Release Date: 04/09/2026
Rating: 3.5/5
Certain characters grow beyond the scope of the narrative they are a part of. Among them are undoubtedly Kaleen Bhaiyya, Munna Tripathi, and Guddu Pandit. The Mirzapur universe finally makes its big-screen debut after dominating the OTT market for three seasons, and happily, it does so with lots of goli, gaali, drama, revenge, and bhaukaal. The most important concern was whether Mirzapur: The Movie could replicate the series’ insanity in a theater. Yes, but with some reservations.
The struggle for dominance is still at the center of the movie. Everyone aspires to get a piece of the Mirzapur crown, which remains the ultimate treasure. Politics, treachery, family dynamics, gang conflicts, retaliation, and dark humour are all included in the screenplay. The story sometimes feels stretched at more than three hours. The screenplay occasionally takes longer than required to get to its point, and certain sections may have been simply cut. This is one instance where the narrative feels less like a well-cut theatrical film and more like an OTT season. However, the movie’s characters, action, and dialog draw you back whenever the pace seems to slow down.
Pankaj Tripathi once again exemplifies why Kaleen Bhaiyya has come to represent his on-screen image. Much of the film’s intensity comes from his easy threat, controlled body language, and modulated voice. Ali Fazal as a Guddu Pandit is equally excellent. He gives the role the necessary ferocity and passion. Next is Divyenndu in the role of Munna Bhaiyya. Whistles are produced only by his presence. One of the great draws in the Mirzapur universe is still the character. Ravi Kishan has a powerful effect and gives the power struggle a risky new dimension. One of the film’s nice surprises is his performance. Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, and Shriya Pilgaonkar are among the supporting cast members who blend in well with this well-known setting.
Director Gurmmeet Singh is aware of Mirzapur’s DNA. He doesn’t attempt to reimagine the franchise needlessly. Rather, he provides the audience with what they have come for: a rough-and-ready setting, fantastical characters, violence, humour, and an unreserved Desi flavour. Rather of attempting to make each scene greater than the last, the movie functions best when it trusts its characters.
The same swagger that helped the series become successful is there in the conversation. The franchise’s devoted fan base should be amused by the mix of raw language, dark humor, and Desi one-liners. The climax offers the kind of big-screen payoff that viewers are likely to like, and the action is appropriately boisterous and dramatic.
The music complements the mood rather than dominating the narrative. The film also uses its musical moments effectively to enhance its rustic, rebellious flavour.
Its excessively extended runtime and sporadic lack of narrative discipline are the main issues. However, a lot of that shortcoming is made up for by the performances, characters, action, conversation, and pure nostalgia. For those who have spent years immersed in the Mirzapur universe, this is essentially a fan-service movie. The big-screen experience has enough moments to make your ticket worthwhile if you like Kaleen Bhaiyya, Guddu, and Munna on OTT. However, if you haven’t seen Mirzapur, you might wonder why everyone is so fixated with family politics, guns, and thrones!
