Mirzapur The Movie review: The wait is finally over. Mirzapur: The Movie, one of the most awaited films of 2026, has arrived on the big screen, bringing back the characters that made the Amazon Prime Video franchise a fan favourite.
Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t watched Mirzapur: The Movie yet, proceed with caution. This review discusses several plot points and characters from the film, so read at your own risk.
The Hype Is Real, But Does It Deliver?
Having watched the series and carried plenty of expectations into the theatre, I can say that the film does manage to meet those expectations to a large extent. From powerful dialogue delivery and action-packed sequences to music, humour, Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya and surpringly the new-loved Munna Bhaiya-Guddu Pandit camaraderie, the movie has plenty to offer.
Story Set Between Season One Episodes
Interestingly, the film takes us back to 2018 and is set between episodes six and seven of the first season. The battle for the Mirzapur gaddi is still alive, with several outsiders waiting for their chance to challenge Kaleen Bhaiyaa's (Pankaj Tripathi) position.
Kaleen Bhaiyaa continues to depend heavily on his trusted men, Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal) and Bablu (Jitendra Kumar). But their growing importance does not sit well with Munna Tripathi (Divyenndu), who begins to feel increasingly threatened. His desire to reclaim his position sets the stage for another explosive power struggle.
Ravi Kishan Adds a New Threat
One of the biggest additions to this chapter is Ravi Kishan as Babban Yadav, also known as Babban Babua. An ambitious drug smuggler from Jaisalmer and the nephew of a greedy politician, Babban sees an opportunity when the plan to dethrone Kaleen Bhaiyaa begins to take shape.
Greed soon takes over, and he starts looking beyond his existing empire towards the Mirzapur throne itself. Ravi Kishan brings his own energy to the character, making Babban an interesting addition to the already crowded world of crime, power and ambition.
Munna Bhaiya And Guddu Pandit Remain The Highlight
For fans of the original series, the chemistry between Munna Bhaiya and Guddu Pandit remains one of the major attractions. Their contrasting personalities, unpredictable moments and competitive energy bring back the flavour that made Mirzapur so popular.
Divyenndu once again owns Munna Bhaiya's attitude, while Ali Fazal brings the intensity required for Guddu. Their presence gives the film the familiar Mirzapur feel that fans have been waiting for.
The Women Deserve More Space
While the film has plenty of male characters fighting over power, the women unfortunately get comparatively less space. Sweety (Shriya Pilgaonkar) and Golu (Shweta Tripathi) remain part of the story, while Dimpy (Harshita Gaur) gets very little to do.
Sonal Chauhan gets a more substantial role as Mumtaz Bibi, Babban's partner. However, it is Sheeba Chadha as Guddu and Bablu's feisty mother who makes an impression with her attitude and memorable dialogue, particularly, “Tumhein pataa hai main kiski maa hoon?”
The film also works better when it allows its female characters to bring their own personality rather than simply placing them around the men driving the story.
Action, Comedy And Plenty Of One-Upmanship
The humour in Mirzapur: The Movie often comes from the characters' constant need to prove that they are better, smarter or more powerful than everyone else. Whether it is about watches, road racing or running a criminal enterprise, there is always someone trying to get one over the other.
The action is another major attraction. Interestingly, despite the violent world the story belongs to, the body count feels surprisingly low compared to the series. Still, the action sequences, scale and cinematography give the movie a larger-than-life feel on the big screen.
Performances: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal And More
Pankaj Tripathi remains effortlessly convincing as Kaleen Bhaiyaa, bringing the calmness and authority that have become synonymous with the character. Ali Fazal continues to impress as Guddu, balancing aggression with emotion.
Divyenndu's Munna Bhaiya remains one of the film's biggest strengths. The supporting cast, including Shriya Pilgaonkar, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Harshita Gaur, Sushant Singh, Kulbhushan Kharbanda and others, add to the world.
Jitendra Kumar, who plays Bablu, also delivers a strong performance. However, his presence may feel different for viewers who remember Vikrant Massey's portrayal of the character from the series. Massey's sly and clever take on Bablu is certainly missed.
Music And Cinematography Add To The Big-Screen Experience
One of the things that genuinely works in the film is its presentation. From the placement of songs to the cinematography and performances, the makers have successfully expanded the Mirzapur world for the big screen.
The larger scale gives familiar characters and situations a different energy. The film also manages to mix action, comedy, romance and commentary around power struggles without completely losing the essence of the original franchise.
The Problem: A Slow First Half
Despite its strengths, the film is not without flaws. The biggest issue is its first half, which feels unnecessarily stretched. In an attempt to establish the central conflict and set up the bigger battle, the makers take their time.
At points, this makes you wonder when the real action will begin. The second half, however, picks up the pace and gives the story the momentum that fans have been waiting for.
Editor's Viewpoints
Mirzapur: The Movie may not be perfect, but it understands exactly why audiences fell in love with this world in the first place. The familiar characters, sharp dialogues, action, humour, music and power struggles make it an entertaining big-screen outing.
For someone who has followed the series, the film carries the nostalgia and excitement of meeting old favourites again. The first half could have been tighter, and the women deserved more to do, but the overall experience manages to deliver on the hype.
