‘Mirzapur: The Movie 2’ could be on the cards after the theatrical success of ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’. The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Rasika Dugal-starrer has crossed Rs. 170 crore at the domestic box office, prompting Excel Entertainment to explore another big-screen chapter. The cast, director Gurmmeet Singh and writer Puneet Krishna are expected to meet producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani to discuss the way forward, according to a recent report.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie 2’ on the cards?
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ appears to have achieved more than simply bringing the popular Prime Video crime drama to the big screen. The film’s strong theatrical performance has reportedly encouraged Excel Entertainment to consider another movie centred on the franchise’s much-loved characters. According to a report by Mid Day, the team is pleased with the response and believes the film has demonstrated that there is a theatrical audience for the Mirzapur universe.According to the report, the actors, director Gurmmeet Singh and writer Puneet Krishna are expected to meet producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani next week to discuss the franchise’s future. While multiple ideas are currently being explored, no project has been officially finalised yet. The proposed meeting could determine how Excel Entertainment takes the franchise forward on the big screen. While several ideas are reportedly being discussed, no formal decision has been made regarding ‘Mirzapur: The Movie 2’ yet.The potential theatrical sequel would bring together the franchise’s established creative team, with the cast, director Gurmmeet Singh and writer Puneet Krishna expected to discuss possible directions with producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. For now, the project remains under discussion rather than being officially greenlit.
‘Mirzapur’ Season 4 remains in development
The development comes at an interesting point for the franchise, with the fourth season of ‘Mirzapur’ already in development. According to the insider, the focus earlier was primarily on continuing the story through the series. However, the theatrical success of ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ appears to have changed the equation, with the makers now recognising the potential of taking these characters back to cinemas.The insider added that the makers had initially planned to focus on continuing ‘Mirzapur’ primarily through its fourth season. However, the film’s theatrical success has shown them that audiences are willing to watch these characters on the big screen as well. If they find a compelling story that justifies the scale of another theatrical release, the team may consider developing a second film.This could potentially mean that the ‘Mirzapur’ universe continues simultaneously through both its streaming and theatrical formats, although the makers are yet to confirm their plans.
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ box office performance
The possibility of a second theatrical film comes after ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ delivered a strong box-office performance. The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Rasika Dugal-led film has crossed Rs. 184 crore at the domestic box office at the end of Day 10 of its theatrical run, according to Sacnilk, turning what was initially described as an experiment into a successful theatrical outing.
