Mirzapur: The Movie raked in Rs 25.15 crore net on its opening day in India, making it the fourth-biggest Hindi opener of 2026.
The film recorded a theatrical occupancy of 42.81% on September 4, a strong debut for the franchise’s theatrical adaptation.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh said the numbers reflected the tremendous popularity of the Mirzapur franchise and its loyal fan base.
The opening ranks behind Dhurandhar 2 (around Rs 99 crore), Toxic (around Rs 55 crore) and Border 2 (Rs 30 crore) for the year.
A Janmashtami holiday and a weak Rs 1.75 crore second Friday for rival Toxic worked in Mirzapur’s favour.
The film also benefited from the Janmashtami holiday, which added to footfall on its opening day.
Rival release Toxic, now in its second week, managed just Rs 1.75 crore on its second Friday, giving Mirzapur a relatively clear run at screens and audiences.
The film’s theatrical occupancy stood at 42.81% on opening day, a solid figure for a Hindi-language release competing in a crowded late-2026 slate.
Mirzapur: The Movie marks one of the more high-profile attempts to convert a hit streaming franchise into a full theatrical release, following the show’s three successful seasons on Amazon Prime Video.
The film stars the franchise’s original ensemble, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit and Divyenndu as Munna Bhaiya, alongside newer additions such as Ravi Kishan.
Analysts expect the film’s momentum to carry into the weekend, aided by the absence of major new theatrical competition in its release window.
The film released in both Hindi and Telugu on September 4, 2026, expanding its reach beyond the franchise’s traditional Hindi-speaking streaming audience.
The film’s opening places it fourth among 2026’s biggest openers, behind Dhurandhar 2 at roughly Rs 99 crore, Toxic at roughly Rs 55 crore and Border 2 at Rs 30 crore.
Photo of Ravi Kishan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
