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Mirzapur The Movie Review: With explosive action, nostalgia, humour and familiar characters, the film delivers a thrilling big-screen battle for power.

Written By : Arfa Javaid |  Updated at : 04 Sep 2026 06:13 PM (IST)

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Mirzapur The Movie
3.25/5
September 4, 2026 | Hindi
3h 15mins | Action/Thriller
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Director

Gurmmeet Singh

Starring

Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi, Abhishek B, Rasika Dugal, Mohitt Maalik, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, Pramod Pathak, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Shweta Tripathi, Sonal S. Chauhan, Anangsha Biswas, Shaji Choudhary, Satendra Soni, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Sushant Singh

Platform

Theatres

Mirzapur The Movie Review: “Mirzapur ki gaddi ki ladai hai ye.” That single line lays bare the bloody, sprawling battleground of Mirzapur: The Movie. The throne of Mirzapur has never been just a chair - it’s a “curse” everyone wants to inherit, yet no one - except for Kaleen Bhaiya - quite manages to hold onto it. The chase for it now spills past the show’s familiar borders, into Bahraich, Jaunpur, Jaisalmer, dragging half of Uttar Pradesh into its bloody orbit. Because as the film keeps reminding us: “Jo is gaddi par baithega, wahi UP par aur UP se sare desh par raj karega.” 

The central question driving this big-screen gamble remains simple: Who has the sheer audacity to dethrone Kaleen Bhaiya, and how much blood will be spilt in the process?

Directed by Gurmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, the movie follows a different story from its series, where all the characters who are dead come alive. This is a high-octane love letter to the fans - stacked with revenge, betrayal, love, sharp dark humour, nostalgia, and an endless stream of whistle-worthy dialogues. 

How Is ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’?

The biggest trap for any TV-to-film adaptation is either getting bogged down in exposition or alienating casual viewers. Mirzapur: The Movie walks that razor-thin line with impressive dexterity. Those who have not watched the series get just enough context to follow the ruthless power grab, and long-time loyalists get the real payoff: watching the iconic characters command a grander, more lethal cinematic stage.

The fight for the throne remains the narrative spine. Bablu and Guddu continue to manoeuvre through Kaleen Bhaiya’s volatile orbit, but the balance of power shifts dramatically with the arrival of a formidable new threat: Babban Yadav, played by Ravi Kishan.

He has his sights on the coveted “gaddi” and orchestrates an elaborate plan, baiting Kaleen Bhaiya out of his stronghold for an ambush. How this trap springs, the brutal skirmishes that follow, and the absolute chaos unleashed upon the power vacuum form the movie’s pulsating core.

Does logic occasionally jump the tracks? Absolutely. But the film never pretends to be a grounded documentary; it knows its brand, embraces the madness, and invites the audience to grab popcorn and cheer for their favourite “monsters”.

One of them - as one audience member sitting next to me says - looks like a “hulk”.

Performances

Pankaj Tripathi As Kaleen Bhaiya

If Mirzapur has an anchor, it’s Pankaj Tripathi. He steps back into the role with an icy, effortless authority. Tripathi’s genius lies in his restraint - his stillness makes him terrifying even when he barely lifts a finger. Opponents may scheme and slash, but he carries the quiet arrogance of a man who knows the crown belongs to him by divine right. 

Jitendra Kumar As Bablu Pandit

Stepping into Bablu’s boots - a role Vikrant Massey made his own in the series - Jitendra Kumar turns in a performance that’s sharper and more effective than you’d expect. He brings a fresh, grounded intensity to the character, and sells the shift seamlessly.

Rasika Dugal As Bina Tripathi

Rasika Dugal remains the quiet, deadliest viper in the nest. While her influence was crucial in the series, the film digs into her backstory with staggering narrative weight. Certain revelations surrounding Bina hit with the punch of a third-act climax. Dugal plays her with controlled, layered brilliance. 

Divyenndu As Munna Bhaiya & Ali Fazal As Guddu Pandit

Then comes the main event: Munna Bhaiya. He returns with the same explosive, erratic swagger that cemented him as a fan favourite. “Kaun hai jo Munna Bhaiya ka fan nahi hai?” is a line straight out of the film - and yet ask people on the street, and they’ll say the same thing about themselves. The film also shows a softer, delightfully absurd angle to his manic energy.

Ali Fazal’s Guddu Bhaiya brings raw, unbridled muscle back to the frame. The sheer chemical chaos between Fazal and Divyenndu instantly rekindles the legacy energy fans have been aching for, further bolstered by solid returns from Abhishek Banerjee’s Compounder. 

Funnily, both men are in love with the same woman - Sweety. 

Ravi Kishan As Babban Babua

Ravi Kishan as Babban Babua is the newest addition to the film, yet it feels as though he has always been a part of the Mirzapur universe. His character brings a unique code of ethics - he is respectful towards women, deeply and madly in love with his partner, fiercely loyal to her, and intensely confident. And despite declaring, “Jubaan hi mera contract hai,” he is even willing to dishonour his own word when it comes to “Mirzapur ki gaddi”.

Action And Dialogues

Puneet Krishna’s writing fires on all cylinders when it comes to fan service that actually works. The script effortlessly weaves classic call-backs “Hamara beta hai, yeh important hai” and “Jalwa hai hamara” with fresh, razor-sharp lines designed to echo through single-screen theatres. The standout ethos? “Tum wafadari ke liye lad rahe ho aur hum pyaar ke liye… jeet thodi paoge.”

The film isn’t immune to missteps. The overarching plot is predictable at times if you’re a hardened fan of the genre, and certain character escapes rely heavily on movie-magic convenience.

However, any minor narrative fatigue is instantly obliterated by the post-credit scene. Without spoiling the shock, the final sequence lands a chilling, jaw-dropping punch that turns the entire franchise on its head, leaving the crowd buzzing long after the lights come up.

Verdict

Mirzapur: The Movie doesn’t aim to reinvent the wheel - it simply fits it with armour and drives it straight through a brick wall. It delivers precisely what the fans came for: blood-soaked power plays, electric performances, dialogues, and pure cinematic adrenaline.

It’s loud, unapologetic, and immensely entertaining. For fans of the franchise, this isn't just a movie - it’s a glorious, chaotic homecoming.

Published at : 04 Sep 2026 03:19 PM (IST)
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