Karan Johar hypes Mirzapur: The Movie, calls it a kadak masaledar ride

Director Karan Johar has joined the list of celebrities praising Mirzapur: The Movie, sharing his reaction on social media and giving the latest chapter of the franchise a strong thumbs up. His response comes as the much-loved Mirzapur universe makes the move from the streaming platform to the big screen.Johar shared the film’s high-energy trailer on his Instagram Stories along with a glowing review. He said he was particularly impressed by the way the film brings together its established characters and new additions.Karan wrote, "Mirzapur is a solid, Kadak, masaledar ride! I love the series and I thoroughly enjoyed the film!!!! All the epic characters shine and make way for the new ones with aplomb! Even if you haven’t seen the series you will love the film (sic)!!!"The franchise, which established itself as a streaming hit on Amazon Prime Video, has made its transition to the big screen. Produced by Excel Entertainment, the film brings back key leads alongside new additions, with Pankaj Tripathi’s Kaleen Bhaiya and Ali Fazal’s Guddu Pandit driving the central power struggle as the series expands its scope for cinemas.While moving from a web series to a feature film, the project retains its signature elements—intense rivalries, sudden narrative turns, and gritty character dynamics. Directed by Gurmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, with Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani co-producing for Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment.The theatrical adaptation introduces major additions to the cast, led by Jitendra Kumar taking over the role of Bablu Pandit, previously played by Vikrant Massey. Joining the lineup as a fresh face is Ravi Kishan, adding a new dimension to the ensemble.At the same time, the project maintains its core continuity. Fan-favourite regulars—including Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, and Shweta Tripathi—reprise their original roles to recreate the familiar world for cinema audiences alongside key leads Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyenndu.India Today, in its review for Mirzapur: The Movie, wrote, "It is a film made with obvious love for the world, its characters and, most importantly, its fans. And that love is visible in every little moment. But somewhere between trying to give every character a moment and every relationship a backstory, the film becomes a little too indulgent. Mirzapur does feel exactly like the chaotic, pulpy ride you signed up for. Maybe you can just take along a little extra patience when you head to the theatres."The crime thriller theatrically released on September 4, 2026.- EndsPublished By: Anurag BohraPublished On: Sep 4, 2026 22:58 IST