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The Story
Mirzapur: The Movie is the franchise's first full theatrical outing after three seasons on Prime Video, directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna. It is set in 2018, between Episodes 6 and 7 of Season 1, so it is a standalone chapter rather than a continuation of the later seasons.
Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) rules Mirzapur and the wider Purvanchal region as the underworld don. His son Munna (Divyenndu) is far less sharp, so Kaleen leans on the Pandit brothers, Guddu (Ali Fazal) and Bablu (Jitendra Kumar), as his chief assistants. The trouble starts when Babban Yadav (Ravi Kishan) offers Kaleen a huge drug consignment, while his real aim is to dislodge him and take over Purvanchal. The story turns on one question, who will sit on the throne of Mirzapur, and the action moves from Mirzapur to the deserts of Rajasthan. Production shot in Mumbai, Varanasi, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur.
Because it is a prequel-style companion, some characters who die later in the series are alive again here. Jitendra Kumar replaces Vikrant Massey as Bablu, which is the main casting change.
The Review
What works. The film's biggest strength is familiarity. Critics note that it keeps the dysfunctional family dynamics that have always been at the heart of Mirzapur. The ensemble is strong, and one reviewer observed that everyone gets such meaty tracks that you don't miss the central figures when they are off-screen. Guddu and Munna carry much of the film, and Pankaj Tripathi is described as the dependable spine of the film.
Ravi Kishan's Babban Yadav is the standout new addition. One review credits him with bringing humour, menace and unpredictability to the character, making Babban one of the most memorable additions to the Mirzapur universe. Another notes the film gives context for what is happening inside Guddu and Munna, so it doesn't become a string of violent confrontations for spectacle alone.
Tone and craft. The film leans into comedy and action more than the series did. It doesn't give its characters as many underlying complexities as the show did, opting for a comedy-action entertainer. One critic argues there's a traditional Bollywood masala structure underneath the Mirzapur chaos, and that the film knows when to embrace mainstream Hindi cinema's conventions and when to keep the series' grounded emotion. Visually, the real, rugged locations lift the film, the gore is relentless, and the action is immersive and volatile. One review adds that the action grows more effective as the climax approaches.
The dialogue is a major draw for fans. One trade review calls it extraordinary, though its heavy use of swear words may not suit family audiences. Another critic found that some of the abusive language feels unnecessary.
What doesn't. Length and pacing are the near-universal complaints. At three hours and 17 minutes, the film is needlessly long. Pinkvilla felt it takes too long to reach its dramatic high point, and the sluggish pacing after the interval tests your patience. Others agreed the second half feels stretched and the film could have been shorter. One reviewer also felt the replacement Bablu lacks the tenderness and restraint Vikrant Massey brought to the role, leaving a palpable void. The film also has no major twists or shocking turns, so it won't reinvent the franchise.
Verdict. Critics were mostly positive but split on how strongly. Trade analysts called it a hit and a paisa-vasool entertainer, while others saw a decent big-screen extension that gives fans more time with beloved characters rather than a tighter story. The consensus is that it works best for existing fans, though as a standalone story it is easy to follow even for newcomers. If you plan to watch, one reviewer suggests staying seated for the post-credit scene.
How I'd rate it: about 3 to 3.5 out of 5 based on the critical reception. It's entertaining and well-acted, but it would be sharper if it were 30 to 40 minutes shorter.
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