Mirzapur: The Movie Box Office Prediction: Munna Bhaiya Craze To Create Opening-Day Shock? Film Eyes Rs 25 Crore, Bigger Than Awarapan 2

Mirzapur: The Movie is gaining momentum ahead of release, with around 1.4 lakh opening-day tickets sold and nearly ₹4 crore in advance bookings. Strong Munna Bhaiya buzz and non-metro appeal could push the film beyond ₹22 crore, with ₹25 crore possible.

By: Bhumi Vashisht
Last Updated: September 3, 2026 11:42:11 IST

Mirzapur is a show that has been able to charm the viewers for three seasons and nearly seven years, and now it is finally going big screen. According to the reports, The Movie is planned to be set around the origin story, which would follow on with the events of the first season and will feature some of the most familiar characters of the franchise and also throw in a few new ones into the mix. The hype has been building up around the movie, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities with a dedicated fan following of the series. As the release deadline nears, so has the anticipation for its release. 

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Advance Booking has helped Mirzapur: The Movie have a positive start before its release. As of 10 AM on Thursday, a day prior to the movie’s arrival at the theaters, it had reportedly managed to sell around 1.4 lakh tickets for its opening day and made a total collection of nearly ₹4 crore in advance bookings. It is the Hindi version of the movie that is generating most of its business, while its Telugu dub has reportedly managed to sell only 372 tickets from 15 screens. Moreover, it was reportedly managing to sell over 2,500 tickets in an hour on BookMyShow as of Thursday morning. 

Mirzapur Box Office: Munna Bhaiya Buzz Could Drive Strong Non-Metro Response

The popularity of their characters, particularly Munna Bhaiya, is one of the reasons why Mirzapur: The Movie has garnered so much interest. The character has a massive fan base, and his resurgence has sparked a lot of buzz among fans. The Mirzapur franchise has gathered a following over the years that will hopefully be beneficial to the film in theatres. The film will also be helped by smaller audiences who are watching the series. Advance booking information provides a clear picture of the audience’s interest, while spot bookings can play a significant role in the life of a movie with an above-par non-metro appeal. 

Mirzapur: The Movie Opening Day Film Could Outperform Awarapan 2 And Saiyaara

Mirzapur: The Movie is getting more attention in the past few days. A few days ago, trade numbers pointed to an opening near ₹18-20 crore. Now the mood looks different. Fans seem more involved, and advance tickets are moving better than before. Because of that, early projections are shifting. Some estimates say the opening day could go past ₹22 crore. There is also a chance it may touch ₹25 crore, but that would depend on how well spot bookings hold up. If it does reach that higher mark, it could mean a larger debut than what recent films like Awarapan 2 and Saiyaara managed.

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