Just when fans thought Mirzapur had said its final goodbye, the franchise is back — this time on the big screen — and ticket counters are proving that Kaleen Bhaiya’s world still commands a massive following. Mirzapur: The Movie, starring Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Divyenndu, has clocked a thunderous advance booking, putting it on track for a Rs 20 crore-plus opening day at the domestic box office.
Mirzapur: The Movie -Advance Booking Numbers Tell the Story
As of 9 PM on release eve, the film had already crossed the 1-lakh-ticket mark across PVR INOX and Cinepolis alone. With a few more hours of sales left before showtime, trade estimates suggest the final advance could settle between 1.2 to 1.25 lakh tickets — a number strong enough to put it ahead of recent competitor Awarapan 2.
| Metric | Mirzapur: The Movie |
|---|---|
| Tickets sold (national chains, by 9 PM) | 1,06,000 |
| Projected final advance | 1.2–1.25 lakh tickets |
| Day 1 estimate (nett) | Rs 20–25 crore |
| Strongest markets | Delhi-UP, Hindi belt |
| Key cast | Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu |
Why the Buzz Is Real
Mirzapur isn’t a new name walking into theatres cold. The crime drama series that originated on a streaming platform built a cult following over multiple seasons before making the jump to cinema as a reboot rather than a direct continuation. That distinction matters — a fresh narrative angle is drawing in both loyal fans and newcomers curious about the hype.
A public holiday for Janmashtami is expected to further boost footfalls, particularly in high-turnout states like Gujarat, giving the film a genuine shot at edging past its closest trade rival on opening day.
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The Bigger Picture
Trade voices note that had the previous television season landed better with audiences, the film’s opening could have soared even higher. Still, nobody’s complaining — an IP this strong turning in a Rs 20 crore-plus start proves that established franchises remain box office gold, reboot or not.
