The Mirzapur universe has finally made its way to the big screen but does it live up to the hype of the series? Here’s a roundup of what critics are saying about the action-packed return of its fan-favourite characters.
Bollywood Hungama
“Pankaj Tripathi delivers a supreme performance. Right from the first sequence, he ensures one forgets his light-hearted and comic avatars and sees him as the King of Mirzapur. Ali Fazal is terrific in his massiest performance to date. He plays to the gallery perfectly without going overboard. Divyenndu, too, puts his best foot forward and ensures that viewers get their money’s worth. Apart from his massy scenes, his emotional portion in the beginning also stands out. Jitendra Kumar had a big responsibility as he’s replacing Vikrant Massey. But he manages to effortlessly slip into the character. Ravi Kishan is too good.”
“The powerhouse performances, whistle-worthy dialogues, gripping confrontations, massy moments and a rousing finale compensate for the stretched portions and predictable nature of the narrative. Puneet Krishna's story is impressive and organically fits into the MIRZAPUR universe. Puneet Krishna's screenplay is very captivating and peppered with strong confrontational and action sequences.”
MovieTalkies
“The performance of Pankaj Tripathi is the spine of the film. Ali Fazal's body transformation will leave you in awe, while Jitendra Kumar fares well in his part. Divyenndu also does a fine job. Sheeba Chaddha and Kulbhushan Kharbanda are terrific, and the rest of the supporting cast is fine too. The real show-stealer, however, is the viral man, Ravi Kishan. He is the main antagonist here and dominates the show throughout. You'll come out of the cinema hall praising him all the way.”
Bollywood Bubble
“The biggest strength of Mirzapur The Movie is undoubtedly its familiar ensemble. Pankaj Tripathi as Akhandanand Tripathi aka Kaleen Bhaiya brings his trademark restraint to Kaleen Bhaiya. Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit continues to embody Guddu’s aggression and vulnerability with conviction. Divyenndu as Munna Tripathi is one of the film’s highlights. Ravi Kishan as Babban Yadav is perfectly cast. Mirzapur The Movie isn’t devoid of moments, and the return of its iconic characters carries undeniable emotional and nostalgic value but nostalgia alone cannot recreate the magic of the original series.”
