Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Mirzapur: The Movie Arrives as Prequel and Mass Entertainer
Mirzapur: The Movie is a new film based on the Mirzapur show.
It was released in cinemas on September 4, 2026.
The movie tells a story that happens before the show.
It connects to events from the first season.
Ali Fazal plays Guddu Pandit again.
Pankaj Tripathi returns as Kaleen Bhaiya.
Several other actors from the show also come back.
The story is about people fighting for control of a dangerous city.
The film lasts 3 hours and 17 minutes.
Mirzapur: The Movie premiered in theatres on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the film is a prequel connected to Season 1 of the Amazon Prime show.
Ali Fazal returns as Guddu Pandit, while Pankaj Tripathi reprises Kaleen Bhaiya.
Divyenndu, Abhishek Banerjee, Harshita Gaur, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta Tripathi and Rasika Dugal return in familiar roles.
The 3-hour-17-minute film follows a violent struggle for Mirzapur’s throne, with old enemies and new threats emerging.
- Who
- Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and returning Mirzapur cast members, directed by Gurmmeet Singh.
- What
- Mirzapur: The Movie, a prequel to the Amazon Prime show, was released in theatres.
- When
- Friday, September 4, 2026.
- Where
- In theatres; the story centers on Mirzapur.
- Why
- The film depicts a battle for Mirzapur’s throne as old enemies return and new threats emerge.
- Release date
- September 4, 2026
- Director
- Gurmmeet Singh
- Runtime
- 3 hours and 17 minutes
- Film connection
- Prequel to the Mirzapur show and connected to Season 1
- Lead cast
- Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit and Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya
- Story
- A power struggle over Mirzapur’s violent underworld
- Notable recasting
- Jitendra Kumar plays Bablu Pandit, replacing Vikrant Massey’s Season 1 portrayal