'Now go watch Drishyam 3': Ali Fazal celebrates Mirzapur: The Movie success
Ali Fazal marks one month of Mirzapur The Movie with a massive box office win and a shoutout to Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3.
Mirzapur: The Movie has officially hit the one-month mark in cinemas, and lead actor Ali Fazal is taking a moment to celebrate the massive success of the franchise. As the film continues its dominant run at the box office, Fazal took to social media to thank his fans and even gave a cheeky nod to upcoming cinematic experiences.
A Massive Box Office Milestone
The film, which released on October 4, has proven to be a juggernaut for the industry. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has already crossed the significant Rs 200-crore mark, standing at a staggering Rs 231.40 crore by the end of its fourth week. This milestone cements the film's status as a major hit, driven by the intense popularity of the Mirzapur universe.
In an emotional post on Instagram, Ali Fazal expressed his gratitude to the viewers. "The grill the focus. Bring it on. My film completes a month today in theatres. We did something right.. i like to think. Thank you again for all the love," the actor shared. He went on to encourage the audience to keep supporting cinema, stating, "Now go watch Drishyam 3. And other films. You have been an awesome audience. Keep the theatres alive."
The Battle for the Mirzapur Throne
Mirzapur: The Movie expands the gritty world established in the hit series, bringing back beloved characters to continue the saga. The star-studded cast features:
- Pankaj Tripathi as the iconic Kaleen Bhaiya
- Divyenndu returning as the fan-favorite Munna Bhaiya
- Ali Fazal reprising his role as Guddu Pandit
The narrative centers on the escalating conflict for control of the Mirzapur throne, introducing new contenders into the violent struggle for power. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment, and presented by Amazon MGM Studios, the film was directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna.
Drishyam 3: The Conclusion Dominates
Fazal’s shoutout to Drishyam 3 comes at a perfect time, as the much-anticipated sequel has also been setting the box office on fire. Released on October 2, Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India within just two days of its release.
The film continues the high-stakes journey of Vijay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn, and Meera Deshmukh, played by Tabu. Set years after Vijay successfully outmaneuvered the law, the story follows a fresh investigation that places his family once again in the crosshairs of justice. The ensemble cast includes Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Rajat Kapoor, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, and Kamlesh Sawant.