Devraj Sanyal

'MIRZAPUR THE MOVIE' IS SENSATIONAL ON DAY 1 – MASSIVE WEEKEND LOADING... #MirzapurTheMovie pulls off a BIG SURPRISE as it records a fabulous opening day... The film has emerged as the FOURTH-BIGGEST OPENER OF 2026 – after #Dhurandhar2, #Toxic, and #Border2. #MirzapurTheMovie has posted superb numbers across the mass circuits and heartland, with the #Janmashtami festivities providing an extra boost to its power-packed performance. The recent past has once again proved that boxoffice can be highly unpredictable – the week-wise growth of #HanumanAnsh, the superb start of #Awarapan2, and now the smashing opening of #MirzapurTheMovie are shining examples. #MirzapurTheMovie has even overtaken the *Day 1* business of several prominent #Hindi films – #Awarapan2, #BhoothBangla, #WTTJ, #Dhamaal4, #Cocktail2, and #Alpha. The phenomenal response is a clear reflection of the tremendous popularity of the #Mirzapur franchise, with its loyal fan base turning up in full strength. All eyes on the Saturday-Sunday trend. ⭐ #MirzapurTheMovie [Week 1] Fri ₹ 27.85 cr. Note: #Hindi version. Official Nett BOC | #India biz | #Boxoffice ⭐ #MirzapurTheMovie [Week 1] Fri ₹ 26 lacs. Note: #Telugu version.

#OneWordReview... #MirzapurTheMovie: WINNER. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ PEAK MASS ENTERTAINER... The iconic web series gets a big-screen upgrade – and the result is a roaring, ruthless, razor-sharp entertainer that works big time... SURE-SHOT HIT. #MirzapurTheMovieReview This is IMPORTANT... #MirzapurTheMovie doesn't feel like a stretched-out episode of the series... IT FEELS LIKE A FILM – larger, louder, and far more cinematic, while retaining the raw flavour, attitude, and spirit that made the web series a phenomenon. The biggest strength is the writing [Puneet Krishna] – sharp, crisp, and loaded with punchlines... Power struggles, revenge, betrayal, and emotions are woven together smartly, ensuring the narrative never loses its grip. Every confrontation crackles with tension, every exchange carries attitude, and several dialogues are certain to find their way into conversations outside the cinema hall. Director Gurmmeet Singh handles the material with confidence, striking the right balance between drama, action, humour, and emotion without diluting the core DNA of #Mirzapur. Action has always been integral to the #Mirzapur universe and the action here is raw, brutal, and massy... The big-screen treatment adds scale, intensity, and impact, with several whistle-worthy moments. There's not much scope for music here, and the few songs – including #SansonKiMala – are seamlessly woven into the narrative... The background score, however, is BEYOND OUTSTANDING – it not only elevates the impact of key moments, but takes the overall cinematic experience several notches higher. Negatives? Yes, the film dips towards the beginning of the second half... But, thankfully, the entire pre-climax-to-climax stretch, shot against the breathtaking sand dunes of #Jaisalmer, leaves you completely awestruck. The second half also feels slightly stretched and could've certainly benefitted from some trimming... That said, the ending between #GudduPandit [#AliFazal] and #MunnaTripathi [#Divyenndu] is hilarious – while also dropping a clear hint that the next chapter in the #Mirzapur universe is already on the cards. The actors bring the swagger, menace, vulnerability and intensity that the #Mirzapur universe demands. The film boasts a massive ensemble cast, and every performer leaves you thoroughly impressed with their impeccable work... #PankajTripathi [exceptional], #RaviKishan [outstanding], #AliFazal [fantastic], #Divyenndu [excellent], #JitendraKumar [superb], #AbhishekBanerjee [too good], #MohitMalik [first-rate], #RajeshTailang [wonderful], #PramodPathak [super], and #SushantSingh [flawless] – every actor gets his moments and leaves a lasting impression. #RasikaDugal has an interesting part – and there's a twist – and she shines... #SonalChauhan does well, #SheebaChaddha is pitch-perfect as always, while #ShriyaPilgaonkar is competent. Final word? Razor-sharp writing, killer dialogues, superb performances, high-voltage drama, and explosive action make this a treat for #Mirzapur fans – and a thoroughly engaging, crowd-pleasing ride even for those who haven't watched the series.