Mirzapur The Movie Review and Ratings
Cast: Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Sonal Chauhan, Rasika Duggal, Mohitt Malikk
Director: Gurmmeet Singh
Where To Watch: In Theaters
Filmyhype.com Ratings: 4/5 (four stars)
Mirzapur The Movie can be viewed in two ways. The first perspective is that this film delivers whatever was expected from it. Another way is to look at it as a stand-alone film without any context. And let it be realized that in today’s era, it does not offer anything new in the form of cinema. Choose the perspective you like. We’ll try to explore both dimensions. Making this show a film is a smart decision. Because the public was off the show in the third season. So the makers have tried to give this franchise a reboot instead of bringing a fourth season. A kind of course correction. Because the makers also know why the public liked this series. So they set the film’s story in the first season. When all the major characters of the show were alive. Game of Thrones, full of domination, hunger for validation, love struggles, revenge, bullets, and abuse, was going on.
So this movie didn’t have the scope to do something completely new. This movie’s made primarily for fan service. But no half measures in that, either. Which is full-fledged. Only those who like this series will like this film. Up until now, you’ve watched the feud between Kaalin Bhaiya’s son Munna and Guddu Pandit unfold on your laptop or phone screen. But the story had grown so big and so beloved that fans wanted to see it the way it deserved — on the big screen. The makers delivered on that, stretching the saga into a three-hour theatrical release called Mirzapur The Movie. Same story, same characters — but does it hit the same way?
Mirzapur The Movie Review: What’s the Story This Time?
The film’s story begins mid-season 1, with King Kaalin Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) of Mirzapur ruling the whole of Purvanchal from his throne. Both his hands-Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal) and Bablu Pandit (Jitendra Kumar) are busy with his loyalty. Munna Tripathi alias Munna Bhaiya, son of Kaalin Bhaiya (Divyendu Sharma): Don’t hold back from showing your power. Katta and Barfi (drugs) trade is still going on in this world with no interference. But then an entry takes place: Babban Yadav (Ravi Kishan), who is the Baahubali of Jaisalmer and also a strong barfi trader. His eyes are on Mirzapur‘s throne, which he wants to usurp along with Rati Shankar Shukla and JP Yadav. Babban Yadav wants to eliminate Kaleen Bhaiya somehow. But three strong wrestlers are standing in front of him, like Guddu-Bablu and Munna Bhaiya, who are not going to let this happen.
He’s accompanied by loyal Maqbool. In such a situation, will Babban Yadav be able to become the king of Mirzapur after Jaisalmer? You’ll know that just by watching the movie. The film’s characters and overall narrative foundation stay close to the series. This time around, Babban Babua (Ravi Kishan) steps into the villain role, determined to seize control of Mirzapur by taking out both Kaalin Bhaiya (Pankaj Tripathi) and his son, Munna (Divyendu).
He gets help reaching Kaalin Bhaiya through the CM’s younger brother, JP Yadav (Pramod Pathak), and Zarina (Anangsha Biswas). Babban also has a girlfriend, Mumtaz Bibi (Sonal Chauhan), who lives with him, while he and his operation are protected by his loyal enforcer, Birju Lohar (Mohit Malik). Babban makes his way to Kaalin Bhaiya through Guddu (Ali Fazal) and Bablu (Jeetendra) and locks in a deal, with his real plan being to pull the rug out from under Mirzapur‘s power structure and eliminate him. The film’s entire runtime essentially rides on whether that plan actually succeeds.
Mirzapur The Movie Review and Analysis
‘Mirzapur The Movie’ gives a good comeback to its characters. Everyone’s parts, some new anecdotes, weren’t mentioned in the show. Bina Tripathi is the frontrunner in this case. Because his character’s arc is complete. Sheeba Chadha stands out for her performance. Because Vasudha’s hungry for power and money. But pretends to be reluctant because of her husband. That greed shows on Sheeba’s face. Father, son, and woman’s role crushed between her desires suits them. Three new actors join the film. Ravi Kishan has played a drug dealer named Babban Yadav. Joe loves Mumtaz intensely. Swinging between dreaded and romantic, Ravi Kishan is fun to watch. That’s the villain of the movie. But he’s among so many bad guys that he feels less bad. Jitendra Kumar is cast in place of Vikrant Massey. Looking at them, it doesn’t seem like there has been any big change. He’s fitted himself into that role. But this film most often revolves around Guddu, Munna, and Kaalin Bhaiya.
Divyendu returns to Munna Bhaiya’s role. Her roula is still intact. But the movie shows him a little less unpredictable. Seems toned down. Divyendu and Ali Fazal’s scenes are the funniest in the film. Because they’re both characters who can say anything anywhere. There’s a scene in the movie when Guddu and Munna are having a car race. Angry about this, Carpet bhaiya gives tincture to both. When he leaves, Guddu says, “Mere Papa Bhi Aise Hi Hain.” The film tries many times to tell you how similar Guddu and Munna are. When things don’t work out, even with that thing which is said directly from Bablu’s mouth. Leaving nothing to the public. Nobody needs brainstorming. Easy Entertainment.
The makers have given a great elevation to the climax of the film. He wants to woo fans with a web series again. Want to tell them there’s still a lot of material left. Just introduced… If story-wise, though, it’s based on a formula for films in the ‘ 80s. Two brothers who don’t get along. Then their family faces a crisis, which they have to come together to deal with. But it’s written and executed with great gusto. And the actors have added enough value to it. So it stays an exciting movie despite being a bit long. ‘Mirzapur’ has done everything it could in its genre in this film. If you’re going to expect something different, be disappointed.
Mirzapur series’ biggest speciality was its world-building and dialogue baazi, on the basis of which it is so loved. Before watching the movie, there was a little doubt in my mind about how the makers would set up such a big world in 3 hours. But he did it cleanly. Those who had watched the Mirzapur series understood the film easily. But those who were seeing this world for the first time were also explained very well. Director Gurmeet Singh has elevated his film at every moment. Not for a moment would you feel like the plot is worthless. New characters that have been included also get their work done in the best way. Yes, some are characters whose job it was just to fill that gap in the movie. Overall, this story from Mirzapur The Movie has been presented brilliantly on the big screen, with a few boring moments but keeping you in your seat.
The film’s full of whistle-blowing moments every few minutes. Be it Guddu Pandit-Bablu Pandit’s gangster Giri or Munna Bhaiya’s style. From start to finish, you’re left whistling and clapping. Songs serve as fuel for it. A special song is inserted for every fight sequence or chase sequence, which makes the scene even funnier. The special thing is that you’ve heard those songs on reels or anywhere. So when they play on screen according to that scene, your excitement also increases automatically. Mirzapur The Movie is the treat fans have been waiting for since it started. That 36 figure between Guddu-Munna also looked fun. Every character in the movie comes out bright in his own style. Ravi Kishan in the role of Babban Yadav has also looted no less, gathering praise. He’s shown his acting range well in every scene. Maybe after a long time, he’s been seen in a powerful role that completely dominates. His weighty role breathed new life into Mirzapur’s world.
Ravi Kishan is the film’s genuine surprise. He gets the most screen time of anyone in the movie, and he makes the most of it — whether it’s an action beat or a purely emotional scene, he’s clearly sharpening his craft with every project. Pankaj Tripathi, meanwhile, continues to command the screen as Akhandanand Tripathi, better known as Kaalin Bhaiya, without missing a beat. It’s genuinely satisfying to see Divyendu back as Munna. Ali Fazal, once again, puts in real effort as Guddu Pandit, and ends up being one of the film’s most compelling presences across several key scenes. Jeetendra takes over as Bablu, and Vikrant ensures Messi isn’t missed either. Beyond them, the rest of the ensemble — Mohit Malik, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Duggal, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh, and Sheeba Chadha — all do justice to their roles.
Now let’s talk about the area where the film deteriorates. It is surprising to see the work that Gurmeet Singh did so amazingly in the series, and how the same work got spoiled in the film. The problem is that this film neither got out of its familiar style of the web series ‘Mirzapur’ nor was it able to fully show what it wanted to show. Surprisingly, even after being a 3-hour-long film, a lot was left unfinished by the director. While trying to show many characters and their stories, some actors got just a moment’s time on screen. Here, the makers extended the story. It took a long time but got lost in the process of covering everything.
Now for the part where the film loses ground. It’s genuinely surprising that the same directorial hand behind the series’ standout work — Gurmeet Singh — ends up faltering here. The core issue is that the film never fully escapes the visual and narrative rhythms of the Mirzapur web series, while also failing to fully deliver everything it seems to be reaching for.
Despite running a full three hours, a surprising number of threads feel unfinished by the time the credits roll. In trying to juggle so many characters and their individual arcs, several actors end up with barely a moment of real screen time. The makers clearly stretched the runtime out in an attempt to cover everything, but ultimately lose the thread somewhere in that process.
What Works
- Munna Bhaiya’s comeback. Audiences have wanted to see Divyendu back in this role for a long time, and it delivers.
- The title theme and overall background score are genuinely enjoyable to experience in a theater setting.
- Despite juggling a large cast, the story doesn’t lose its way entirely — it just slows down noticeably in certain stretches.
- Outside of a few climactic moments, the action sequences hold up well.
What Doesn’t Work
- The tight, tension-filled pacing that defined the series is largely missing here.
- The film drags in certain sections.
- It struggles to build genuine suspense around what’s coming next.
- Several key beats, including the climax, feel predictable going in.
- The songs feel like they’re padding the runtime rather than serving the story.
- Ironically, for a story built around Kaalin Bhaiya’s business empire of blades and cuts, the climax mostly comes down to a straightforward hand-to-hand brawl.
Should You Watch It?
Mirzapur The Movie’s biggest achievement is that it manages to take its original Bhaukaal to the big screen. Kaalin Bhaiya’s stagnation, Guddu’s anger, Munna’s madness, and Babbua Yadav’s new aggression all combine to create many moments in the film that are remembered. But the difference between a good film and a great film is a tightening of the screenplay here. There is power in the story, there is power in the actors, there is power in the dialogues, and there is power in the climax too, but the middle part does not remain that sharp. Overall, Mirzapur The Movie speaks the same old dialect of Bhaukaal, just this time the voice is of the big screen. There is a lot of gunpowder in the film; the characters are also in their own colors, but if a little more scissors had been used on the pace of the story, this Bhaukaal could have been more powerful.