Ali Fazal Begins Filming For Mirzapur

Actor Ali Fazal has officially begun filming for the much-anticipated movie based on the hit series. The theatrical film, which is slated for a 2026 release, will see him reprise his role as the fan-favorite Guddu Bhaiya.

September 24, 2025: Fans of the hit Prime Video drama Mirzapur will be happy to hear that actor Ali Fazal has publicly said he would be back in the show’s dark world. Fazal, who is well-known for his portrayal as the hot-headed Guddu Bhaiya, has announced that filming has begun on a movie based on the critically acclaimed series.

On Tuesday, the actor posted a picture of himself in the gym on Instagram, which hinted that he was getting ready for the physically demanding part. “LET’S PLAY!” M—The movie starts! It’s a new time, and we need to get ready. He commented, “Lots to share as we begin this journey…coming soon,” which got his followers excited. Reports say that Fazal has been practicing in traditional Indian wrestling styles like Kushti and Pehelwani to make his persona look more real and strong.

Amazon MGM Studios will release the movie version in theaters in 2026. It will be distributed under the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer label. Several well-known characters from the series will be back in the project. Ali Fazal is the first person to say that filming has started, but other important cast members have already been confirmed to be in the movie.

Pankaj Tripathi will play Kaleen Bhaiya again, Divyenndu will play Munna Tripathi, Rasika Dugal will play Beena Tripathi, and Abhishek Banerjee will play Compounder, according to reports. Gurmmeet Singh is directing the movie, which will continue the gripping plot by going deeper into the power battles and crime world of Mirzapur. Reports say that the production is filming both the movie and the fourth season of the show at the same time to make things go more smoothly. The first schedule started in Mumbai, and the cast and crew will proceed to Uttar Pradesh in the next several weeks.