Box Office: Can Mirzapur's movie do well theatrically, considering that it is conceptualised as an OTT show?

Mirzapur is a very well receive TV series in Amazon Prime. Expectations are very high for their film. Read on.

Written by Seema Sinha , Entertainment Journalist

Published on Feb 27, 2025 | 10:33 PM IST | 7.3K

Mirzapur film is one of the most expected films. (Credits: Excel Entertainment)

Mirzapur is one of the series that has a huge fan base. The series premiered on Amazon Prime Video in 2018. The transition from a TV show to a movie will be very exciting. The film is all set to release in 2026 as of now. The massive popularity of the show and fan-favorite characters like Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Pandit, and Munna Tripathi provide a very strong foundation for the film.

There are many reasons why we think that "Mirzapur" will be a sensation on the big screen too.

Exceptional Fan Base
Ever since its OTT launch, the series has developed an organic and dedicated fan following. With fan-favorite characters in the show, it's sure to hit the right chords when it releases in theaters. Well-developed characters with enough theater moments will create havoc at the box office. "Mirzapur" has that potential because of these strong roots.

Big Screen Experience
Cinema is always about the bigger experience. In today's time, larger-than-life characters and their presentation are always a big hit among the masses. "Mirzapur" will be a perfect choice for that kind of storytelling. A crime world filled with messy characters, spectacular action sequences, and some emotionally connected scenes will be enough for such films, and "Mirzapur" will be able to bring those. The theater experience will always be different from what we see on our mobile phones or TV; the immersive experience is guaranteed for these films in theaters.

Strategic Release
As it's a show from Amazon Prime Video, a good release can be expected. We all know that after the theatrical run, it will be available for streaming too. This brings in a lot of things, as the viewership for the show will increase to bigger levels when the film comes out. This will eventually help the film, as more people will be coming out for the film.

Overall, good excitement will be there around the film when the release dates are locked. Good content plus rich making itself is enough for the film to open well at the box office. Now let's all wait for the big news from the team.