Ali Fazal celebrates Mirzapur: The Film’s strong box office response

Ali Fazal is celebrating a major milestone as Mirzapur: The Film continues to receive an impressive response from audiences following its theatrical release.

The crime thriller, which stars Ali Fazal alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Divyendu Sharma, arrived in cinemas on September 4 and has quickly generated excitement among fans of the popular Prime Video series. Within its first three days, the film has reportedly collected around ₹100 crore at the box office, adding to the excitement surrounding the franchise’s big-screen debut.

Fazal, who reprises his much-loved role as Guddu Pandit, recently shared an emotional glimpse of his experience as he witnessed several house-full shows across India. Taking to Instagram, the actor posted a video from one of the theatres where audiences had gathered in large numbers to watch the film.

In the video, Fazal could be seen visiting the theatre and interacting with the crowd before heading towards the ticket counter. In a memorable moment, the actor personally placed a “house full” sign at the ticket-selling booth, appearing visibly overwhelmed and proud as he took in the success of the film.

For Fazal, the moment seemed particularly meaningful because of his long association with the Mirzapur franchise and the character that has become one of the most recognisable roles of his career. His emotional reaction suggested that seeing audiences turn up in such numbers felt like the realisation of a long-held dream.

Sharing the video on social media, the Fukrey actor opened up about the emotions behind the achievement. He described the experience as coming “full circle” and admitted that he was thinking about his late mother while witnessing the celebrations.

“Dream a dream. We come full circle. Missing my mother today weirdly but seems I’ve gained soo many families all at once,” Fazal wrote in his caption.

He also expressed gratitude for the affection shown by audiences, adding a line that reflected the fiery spirit associated with the Mirzapur universe.

“Ye aap sabka pyar hai. Hum sholay to nahi… ek kism ka angaar jaroor laga hai.. Mirzapur the film – going house full,” he added.

The actor’s post quickly attracted attention from fans, many of whom joined him in celebrating the achievement. Several fans praised Fazal for the success and recalled his portrayal of Guddu Pandit as one of the most memorable performances from the original series.

One admirer wrote that Fazal “very well deserve[s] this” while describing Guddu Pandit as their all-time favourite character.

The response has also sparked wider conversations about the film’s box office potential. With audiences turning out in large numbers during its opening weekend, some viewers have already begun referring to Mirzapur: The Film as a potential blockbuster, particularly following the success of other major Hindi releases such as Dhurandhar.

The movie brings together several familiar faces from the original Mirzapur universe, allowing longtime viewers to reconnect with characters and performers they have followed throughout the Prime Video series. Alongside Fazal, Tripathi and Divyendu, the film features Shaji Choudhry, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma and Harshita Gaur.

The strong theatrical reception marks another significant chapter for the Mirzapur franchise, which has developed a devoted following since its debut. For Fazal, however, the house-full celebrations appear to represent something more personal than a box office achievement.

As audiences continue filling theatres, the actor’s emotional reaction has highlighted just how deeply the character of Guddu Pandit and the Mirzapur universe have connected with viewers.