‘Wait and watch’: Mirzapur director on possibility of film’s universe, CBFC challenges

Gurmmeet Singh, the director of the recently released Mirzapur The Film, shared his thoughts on the possibility of a Mirzapur universe extending beyond the big screen. The film, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, has turned into a franchise and garnered over Rs 270 crore at the box office in its fourth week.

Singh emphasized that the box office success has been a "blessing in disguise," exceeding his expectations. He expressed that the audience's love for the film was the biggest takeaway, rather than the anticipated box office numbers. Singh declined an invitation to join a WhatsApp group monitoring the film's progress, stating that prioritizing the audience's love was more important.

The director explained the decision to maintain the raw, gritty, and fun energy from Season 1 for the film adaptation. To honor the OG characters' survival, the timeline was chosen to feature the Guddu-Munna rivalry and celebrate the characters' brashness without any regrets. When discussing the challenges with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Singh mentioned that the guidelines were taken into consideration while preserving the essence of the show.

Regarding the potential for a Mirzapur universe where the characters' lives are intertwined, Singh responded with a cryptic "Never say never."