‘Mirzapur: The Movie’: Cast, Fees, Early Booking, Rs 25 Crore Box Office Prediction, CBFC Rating & OTT Details for Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Ravi Kishan starrer | Hindi Movie News

The cult fans of ‘Mirzapur’ are ready for a stage adaptation. After becoming one of India’s most popular crime franchises on OTT, the world of Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Pandit and Munna Tripathi makes the leap to the big screen with ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and created by Puneet Krishna, the film will release in theaters on September 4, 2026.Here’s a complete guide to ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’, including its release date, cast, reported salaries, pre-booking, box office prediction, CBFC certification, possible OTT release and season 1 episodes worth revisiting before heading to the theatres.

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ release date and director

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ will hit theaters on September 4, 2026. Gurmmeet Singh, who has been associated with the Mirzapur universe, directed the theatrical film, while Puneet Krishna is credited as its creator and writer. The film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment, with Amazon MGM Studios backing the project.

What is ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ about?

According to TMDB, the official synopsis reads: The battle for the throne of Mirzapur intensifies as old enemies resurface and new threats emerge. Blood debts must be paid as power-hungry contenders fight for control of the city’s violent underworld.The film continues the franchise’s well-known fight for control of Mirzapur. The theatrical format also allows creators to expand the world beyond the scale of the streaming series. With Kaleen Bhaiya and Guddu once again placed at the center of the conflict, the film promises another chapter in the long struggle for gaddi.

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ Cast: Who’s Returning?

The film brings back several of the franchise’s most recognizable characters. The line-up features an incredible ensemble of actors led by Pankaj Tripathi as the formidable but low-key mafia boss Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as the vengeful Guddu Pandit, Divyenndu Sharma as the volatile and unpredictable Munna Tripathi and Shweta Tripathi Sharma as the fierce Golu Gupta. The supporting cast includes Abhishek Banerjee as the fiercely loyal Compounder, Rasika Dugal as the cunning and calculating Beena Tripathi and Ravi Kishan as Babban Babua Yadav. The film also stars Harshita Gaur as Dimpy Pandit, Shriya Pilgaonkar as Sweety Gupta. Sheeba Chaddha, Satendra Soni, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and Sushant Singh also play pivotal roles. Mohit Malik and Sonal Chauhan are also part of the ensemble.Notably, one of the biggest casting changes is Jitendra Kumar taking on the role of Bablu Pandit, originally played by Vikrant Massey in the series. The character’s return has generated considerable interest due to Bablu’s importance to Guddu’s story.

Which episodes of ‘Mirzapur’ season 1 should you watch before the movie?

For viewers who remember the characters but don’t want to revisit all three seasons, there’s a relatively manageable rewatch option. Ali Fazal has advised the audience to watch episodes 1 to 6 of season 1 before watching ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’. These episodes establish the central characters, the power structure in Mirzapur, Guddu’s transformation, Kaleen Bhaiya’s empire, and the relationships that drive the franchise.

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ OTT Release: When and where will it stream after its theatrical release?

The theatrical release comes first, and the film will be released exclusively in theaters on September 4. Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment are behind the project, while the ‘Mirzapur’ franchise has historically been associated with Prime Video. An official OTT release date for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ is yet to be announced. An official announcement is yet to be made by the creators or the streaming platform.

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ Cast Fees

With an estimated production budget of around Rs. 250 crores, although not officially confirmed by the makers, the cast fees of the film have also become a topic of conversation ahead of its release. According to NDTV, Pankaj Tripathi charges the highest rate at approximately Rs. 15 crores. Ali Fazal reportedly charged Rs. 4 crores, while Divyenndu is said to have taken home Rs. 3 crores. Jitendra Kumar reportedly earned Rs. 1.5 crore, while Shweta Tripathi was paid around Rs 95 lakh. Veteran actor Ravi Kishan is reported to have been paid between Rs. 2 crores and Rs. 2.5 crores for his role.

Early booking of ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’

The biggest talking point before the release is the advance booking of the film. As per the latest tracking, according to Sacnilk, ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has generated Rs. 3.92 crore gross, excluding block bookings, with 1,38,968 tickets sold across 7,442 shows. The booking performance is particularly significant because Mirzapur originated as an OTT property rather than a traditional theatrical franchise. The film therefore tests whether an established streaming audience can be converted into paying cinema audiences. The Hindi version is driving the advancement almost entirely, with 7,396 Hindi shows accounting for the overwhelming majority of tracked bookings, while the Telugu version has a comparatively small presence.

‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ Box Office Prediction: Can the Movie Release at Rs. 25 crores?

Business expectations have strengthened as the forward booking curve has accelerated. Previous projections had placed the film’s opening day potential at Rs. Between Rs 15 and 20 crore, but the latest hike has raised expectations of Rs. Opening of more than 25 crores. The September 4 release also benefits from the Janmashtami holiday, which could provide an additional boost to cinema footfall. The film’s greatest commercial advantage, however, remains the enormous familiarity of its characters.Adding to the film’s favorable positioning is a largely undisputed release schedule. Its only same-day competition, ‘Jeevan Bheema Yojana’ and ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’, are small-scale releases that are unlikely to significantly affect the number of shows. This gives ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ an effectively uncontested one-week window in Hindi cinemas before Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Haiwaan’, directed by Priyadarshan, arrives on September 11 as its first genuine big-ticket rival.

CBFC Certificate and Running Time of ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’

The film received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before its theatrical release. Its certified running time is 197.19 minutes, or approximately 3 hours, 17 minutes and 19 seconds. The certification reportedly came with several modifications. Profanity was reportedly muted in four spots, abusive words were replaced in six places, and around 35 seconds of intimate scenes were removed. Despite these changes, reports indicate that the film retains the mature tone associated with the Mirzapur franchise. No major violent or gory sequences were reportedly removed.