Mirzapur franchise expanding: Set to turn into a blockbuster feature film

New Delhi: The highly successful web series “Mirzapur,” backed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment and Prime Video, has captured the hearts of fans with its gripping storyline and stellar performances. As viewers eagerly await the third part of the franchise, exciting news has surfaced that “Mirzapur” will not only continue as a web series but will also be adapted into a full-length feature film.

The franchise’s first season, released in November 2018, was an instant hit, leaving audiences yearning for more. The second season followed suit, arriving in the latter half of 2020 and garnering immense praise. Now, the highly-anticipated “Mirzapur 3” has been filmed and is currently in the post-production stage, ready to unleash more drama and action with the stellar cast, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Shweta Tripathi in pivotal roles.

According to insider reports, the world of “Mirzapur” has become a sensation, opening up numerous possibilities for exploring additional content formats beyond the web series structure. In light of this, the makers, Excel Entertainment and Prime Video are in discussions about bringing “Mirzapur” to the big screen as a feature film.

A reliable source close to the development has revealed to Pinkvilla, “The conversation to make ‘Mirzapur’ into a film has recently begun among the makers, and they are developing an idea that would entertain the audience. Once that is locked, they will get into the logistics. However, it is certain that they do want to present ‘Mirzapur’ as a movie as well.”

The franchise’s phenomenal success owes much to its brilliant ensemble cast, including Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and more. Actress Shweta Tripathi, who plays a pivotal role in the series, had earlier shared her excitement about “Mirzapur 3,” calling it the biggest “BHAUKAAL” (explosion) ever witnessed by the audience. She expressed the immense joy of working on the project and described how the cast and crew have become like a family, regularly meeting every two weeks.

As fans await the unveiling of “Mirzapur 3” and eagerly anticipate the forthcoming film adaptation, the franchise continues to make waves with its compelling narrative and memorable characters. The film’s adaptation is expected to bring a new dimension to the story, expanding the cinematic universe of “Mirzapur” and offering audiences another thrilling experience.