Mirzapur: The Film: Kaleen Bhaiya and Co. coming soon to the big screen, watch teaser

Kaleen Bhaiya is coming to the big screen now. The popular web series Mirzapur is getting a theatrical spin in Mizapur: The Film. On Monday, producer Farhan Akhtar took to social media to announce the fim- first in the Mirzapur franchise. The film will be backed by Akhtar's Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios. 

Fans are in for a treat as their much-loved show gears up to make a monumental leap to the big screen, promising them a larger-than-life theatrical spectacle. Created by Puneet Krishna and directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the Mirzapur film scheduled for a release in 2026, features the iconic characters of Mirzapur, Kaleen Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi), Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal) and Munna Tripathi (Divyenndu) along with Abhishek Banerjee who plays the role of the Compounder in the series along with other actors. 

The announcement post also contained a teaser video, featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee. 

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Producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment spoke about expanding the Mirzapur universe. They said, “It is a landmark milestone for us to bring the quintessential Mirzapur experience to our audiences, yet again, but this time on the big screen. Throughout three successful seasons, this acclaimed franchise has struck all the right chords with fans through its powerful storytelling and memorable characters – from the likes of Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Bhaiya, and Munna Bhaiya, to name a few. We believe that adapting such a treasured series into a film will undoubtedly make for an even more engrossing watch, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the world of Mirzapur like never before. We are stoked to collaborate with Prime Video, once again, and look forward to delivering a grand cinematic experience, which will truly live up to the expectations of our dedicated fanbase.”

Manish Menghani, director – Content Licensing, Prime Video India, shared, “With its nuanced characters, unforgettable dialogues, and riveting storyline, Mirzapur has established itself as one of the most-loved franchises among audiences of today’s era. We take pride in crafting tailored content that reflects the diverse tastes of our viewers and are committed to backing local stories that resonate deeply and engage on a personal level, allowing them to connect with narratives that are both authentic and immersive. As Mirzapur continues to garner widespread acclaim, we are ecstatic to expand this franchise into theatres, offering fans a thrilling cinematic experience. In collaboration with our long-standing partner that shares our creative vision, Excel Entertainment, this ambitious announcement marks a new exciting chapter in the world of Mirzapur as we embark on this new journey.”

This is perhaps the first time that an Indian web series is being adapted into a feature film for the big screen. The rest of the cast has not been announced yet, but looking at Munnai Bhaiya and Compounder's presence, one can expect makers to bring back some old, popular characters of the show from season 1. 

Mirzapur: The Film will be hitting theatres in 2026 and will stream on Prime Video soon after.