Actress Sonal Chauhan of “Jannat” fame is set to star in “Mirzapur: The Film.” She announced the news on her Instagram account and shared the warm welcome she received from Excel Entertainment. The film will reunite former stars Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, along with newcomer Jitendra Kumar.
Sonal Chauhan’s Instagram announcement
On Monday, Sonal Chauhan expressed her excitement on Instagram and wrote –
“Om Namah Shivay, still can’t believe it… So happy to be a part of such an amazing and game-changing project. Excited to be a part of the film and can’t wait to show this journey to the audience on screen. Thank you @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar @gurmmeetsingh @excelmovies for including me in this world.”
He also shared a message he received from Excel Entertainment which read –
“Dear Sonal, we’re delighted to have you on board the team of ‘Mirzapur: The Film.’ We look forward to seeing you create magic on screen.”
Mirzapur Series: A Cult Phenomena
The “Mirzapur” series, aired on Amazon Prime Video, has been one of India’s most popular web series.
Starring actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Shweta Tripathi, and Rasika Duggal, the show has become a cultural sensation.
The series presented a sharply poignant tale of power, politics, and revenge in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Now the journey from web series to film
Director Gurmeet Singh is now set to adapt the story into a full-length feature film—a first of its kind in India.
Produced by Farhan Akhtar’s production house, Excel Entertainment, the film is set to be released in theatres in 2026 and will subsequently be available on streaming platforms.
The original cast returns and new faces
Pankaj Tripathi (Kaaleen Bhaiya)
- Ali Fazal (Guddu)
- Divyendu (Munna Bhaiya)
- Abhishek Banerjee (Compounder)
- Rasika Duggal (Beena Tripathi)
- Shweta Tripathi (Golu Gupta)
Among the new actors, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, and Mohit Malik will also be seen in important roles.
Conclusion
‘The Film’ is set to mark a new chapter in Indian cinema.
With the return of original characters and the introduction of new faces, the craze among audiences has increased more than ever.
All eyes are now on its release in 2026.
