Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Mirzapur Director Teases Franchise Return, Universe Amid CBFC Challenges
Mirzapur The Film is a movie based on the popular Mirzapur web series.
It moved the story from people watching at home to audiences watching together in theaters.
The movie has earned more than Rs 270 crore in India after four weeks.
Director Gurmmeet Singh said he is especially happy that fans enjoyed it.
He chose a timeline when the original characters were still alive.
This allowed Guddu and Munna’s rivalry to return.
The filmmakers changed some parts to follow film-certification rules for adult movies.
Singh said Mirzapur will come back, but the next project’s format is not yet decided.
Mirzapur The Film has earned more than Rs 270 crore in India during its first four weeks, according to Sacnilk.
Director Gurmmeet Singh said audience appreciation matters more to him than tracking the film’s profitability.
The film returned to the Season 1 timeline to revive the Guddu-Munna rivalry and the franchise’s lighter, raw energy.
Singh said some elements were reworked to meet Central Bureau of Film Certification guidelines while retaining the film’s essence.
Singh said Mirzapur will return and responded “Never say never” to the possibility of an interconnected Mirzapur universe.
- Who
- Director Gurmmeet Singh, producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, the Mirzapur cast, audiences, and the Central Bureau of Film Certification.
- What
- Mirzapur The Film has become a box-office success, while its director discussed a possible continuation and an interconnected franchise universe.
- When
- The film was released on September 4, 2026, and was completing its fourth week at the box office when the interview was published.
- Where
- The film was released theatrically, with more than Rs 270 crore reported in India gross collections.
- Why
- The film was made to bring Mirzapur’s raw, energetic Season 1 style to theaters while meeting certification guidelines for adult content.
Filmmakers’ Perspective
Certification Authorities’ Perspective
Preserving Mirzapur’s identity
Filmmakers’ Perspective
Gurmmeet Singh said the team wanted to retain the franchise’s raw, gritty and fun energy, including its action, language and rivalry between Guddu and Munna.
Certification Authorities’ Perspective
The Central Bureau of Film Certification recognized Mirzapur’s status as a pop-culture phenomenon but required the filmmakers to follow guidelines for an adults-only film.
Access to adult films
Filmmakers’ Perspective
The filmmakers were mindful of the guidelines and reworked certain elements to secure certification without losing the story’s essence.
Certification Authorities’ Perspective
The certification authorities said stricter controls are needed because minors may still enter adult films, especially in a large country.
- Film
- Mirzapur The Film
- Director
- Gurmmeet Singh
- Producers
- Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani
- India gross collections
- More than Rs 270 crore
- Box-office period
- Fourth week
- Theatrical release
- September 4, 2026
- Certification issue
- Some content was reworked to meet Central Bureau of Film Certification guidelines