Speaking about the film’s development, Farhan said he and fellow producer Ritesh Sidhwani sensed strong audience demand for the franchise whenever they travelled after the first two seasons. People frequently asked about the next instalment and whether the series would return with another season.
He said the response convinced them that the storytelling, characters and larger-than-life setting of Mirzapur had the potential to work equally well in a feature film.
Farhan also highlighted the opportunity to take the franchise beyond the individual viewing experience associated with streaming and create a film that audiences could enjoy together in theatres.
However, the makers were conscious that not everyone watching the film would necessarily be familiar with the series. Farhan said it was important to develop a standalone narrative that would allow newcomers to follow the story and leave with the satisfaction of having watched a complete film.
He credited writer Puneet and director Guru for bringing the vision together, adding that the team had recognised early on that the Mirzapur universe could be adapted successfully for the big screen.
With the film now set for its digital release on Prime Video, Farhan described its return to the platform as a kind of homecoming. He said streaming would also help the film reach a different audience beyond those who watched it in theatres.
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