‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ Character Guide: Ali Fazal’s Guddu Takes On Pankaj Tripathi’s Kaleen Bhaiya; Divyenndu returns as Munna as new faces join the battle |
The police saga of ‘Mirzapur’ goes from streaming to the big screen. ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ reunites several characters who have shaped the franchise throughout its three seasons, while introducing new faces to its dangerous world of power, crime and revenge.Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ is scheduled to release in theaters worldwide on September 4, 2026. The release comes during the Janmashtami festive period and marks a new chapter for the popular crime franchise. Several key members of the original cast return for the theatrical film, setting the stage for another battle for power.
Here’s a look at who plays who in ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’.
Ali Fazal as Guddu PanditAli Fazal reprises his role as Govind “Guddu” Pandit, one of the strongest contenders for control of Mirzapur.
Guddu has undergone a dramatic transformation throughout the franchise, and her initial ambition gradually turned into an intense and violent struggle for power.His rivalry with the Tripathi family remains central to the story, and his quest for the throne of Mirzapur is expected to remain a key part of the upcoming film.
Pankaj Tripathi returns as Akhandanand “Kaleen” Tripathi, popularly known as Kaleen Bhaiya. The powerful mafia boss built his empire through the carpet business and his control over the criminal underworld.Kaleen Bhaiya’s complicated relationship with her son Munna has been one of the defining elements of the franchise, while her conflict with Guddu has driven much of the battle for control of Mirzapur.Pankaj Tripathi played Kaleen Bhaiya in all three seasons of the original series. His return is one of the biggest attractions of the next film.
Divyenndu returns as Munna Tripathi
Divyenndu returns as Phoolchand “Munna” Tripathi, the son of Kaleen Bhaiya and an ambitious heir determined to prove himself worthy of his father’s empire.Munna appeared in the first two seasons of the web series and his return brings another familiar face to the franchise’s power struggle.
Shweta Tripathi Sharma as Golu
Shweta Tripathi also reprises her role as Gajgamini “Golu” Gupta. Once introduced as a relatively sheltered character, Golu evolves into a sharp strategist and a formidable force in the fight for Mirzapur.Rasika Dugal as Beena TripathiRasika Dugal returns as Beena Tripathi, Kaleen Bhaiya’s wife. His character has played an important role in the complicated power dynamics of the Tripathi family and has become one of the most unpredictable figures in the franchise.
Shriya Pilgaonkar as Sweety Gupta
Shriya Pilgaonkar reprises her role as Swaragini “Sweety” Gupta. Sweety was an important part of Guddu’s story in the original series and remains one of the familiar returning characters in the franchise.
Other characters returning in ‘Mirzapur The Movie’
The film also features other characters from the ‘Mirzapur’ universe. Abhishek Banerjee plays Subodh, better known as Compounder, while Harshita Gaur returns as Dimpy Pandit, Guddu and Bablu’s younger sister. Kulbhushan Kharbanda reprises his role as Satyanand “Bauji” Tripathi, the patriarch of the Tripathi family.Jitendra Kumar takes on the role of Vinay “Bablu” Pandit, a character originally played by Vikrant Massey in the web series.
New faces join the ‘Mirzapur’ universe
In addition to the returning cast, ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ expands the franchise with several new characters. Ravi Kishan plays Babban Babua Yadav, while Mohit Malik appears as Birju Lohar. Sonal Chauhan joins the cast as Mumtaz Bibi and Sushant Singh plays Bhairav Singh Karnawat. The addition of these characters is expected to expand the film’s power struggle and introduce new dynamics into the Mirzapur universe.
When and where to watch ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 4, 2026. The film marks a new phase for the popular crime franchise after its three streaming seasons. Featuring the return of Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Shweta Tripathi Sharma and Rasika Dugal, the theatrical film brings together several of Mirzapur’s most recognizable characters while introducing new players in the battle for power.
