MIRZAPUR ON THE BIG SCREEN: Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Pandit Wrap Intense Banaras Schedule; Power Battle Shifts to Mumbai Post-Diwali
The turf war is officially moving! The highly anticipated feature film,
Mirzapur: The Movie, has successfully wrapped up its critical Banaras shooting schedule, marking a significant milestone for the cinematic extension of the blockbuster franchise.
The powerhouse trio—
Pankaj Tripathi (
Kaleen Bhaiya),
Ali Fazal (
Guddu Pandit), and
Shweta Tripathi Sharma (
Golu Gupta) —have completed two weeks of intense filming in the hallowed, chaotic lanes of Varanasi. The cast and crew will now take a short break for the festive season before kicking off the next major phase of production in Mumbai immediately after Diwali.
The Holy City, The Unholy War: Banaras Bids Farewell
The city of Banaras has always been more than just a backdrop; it is the soul of the Mirzapur universe. The recent shoot saw massive fan excitement, with glimpses of the stars from the sets trending rapidly.
The lead actors reflected on the unique experience of filming in the city where their characters' journeys were forged:
"Every time I come to Banaras, I feel a deep sense of belonging. This city has a rhythm of its own—it's spiritual, raw, and alive. Kaleen Bhaiya was born here in spirit," shared Pankaj Tripathi, emphasizing the character's profound connection to the heartland.
Ali Fazal, returning as the relentless Guddu Pandit, added that the city's spirit matches his character's journey: "Banaras carries its own kind of madness—and that madness is a big part of Guddu's journey too. This leg was charged with energy, emotion, and a lot of love from fans."
Next Chapter: Mumbai Schedule to Introduce New Dynamics
The transition to the Mumbai schedule signals an expansion of the narrative. While Mirzapur, Jaunpur, and Banaras define the local political and crime ecosystem, the move to a metropolitan city suggests a shift toward higher stakes, larger criminal enterprises, or key political maneuvering—areas where the Tripathi family and Guddu Pandit may clash with a new set of powerful adversaries.
Produced by Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie aims to elevate the entire saga to a massive theatrical scale before its eventual premiere on Prime Video. The film promises a mix of returning favourites like Divyenndu (Munna Tripathi), Abhishek Banerjee (Compounder), and new major additions, including Sonal Chauhan and reportedly, Jitendra Kumar and Ravi Kishan.
The momentum is strong for this film, which is one of the most anticipated releases in Indian cinema. With the heartland shoot successfully wrapped, all eyes are now on Mumbai to see how the next chapter in the ultimate power battle unfolds.
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