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Shweta Tripathi has officially begun filming for the Mirzapur movie in Varanasi. She expressed deep emotional connection to her character Golu, calling the role a longtime companion. The actress considers Varanasi her second home, having filmed multiple successful projects there including Masaan and previous Mirzapur seasons. The film is scheduled for 2026 release with theatrical distribution before streaming on Prime Video worldwide.

Key Points: Shweta Tripathi Begins Mirzapur Movie Shoot in Varanasi

  • Shweta Tripathi reprises her iconic role as Golu Gupta for the big screen adaptation
  • Film explores power dynamics in North India's criminal underworld
  • Varanasi holds special significance with multiple career milestones for the actress
  • Movie will have theatrical release before streaming on Prime Video globally
  • Original series creator Puneet Krishna leads the film project
  • Director Gurmmeet Singh returns after directing 17 series episodes
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Shweta Tripathi excited about 'Mirzapur: The Movie' in Varanasi

Shweta Tripathi reprises Golu role for Mirzapur theatrical film, calling Varanasi her second home as shooting begins for 2026 release.

"Golu is not just a character for me; she has been a companion, a part of my life for so many years - Shweta Tripathi"

New Delhi, October 7

Actor Shweta Tripathi has started shooting for "Mirzapur: The Movie" in Varanasi.

Excited to reprise her role of Golu, Shweta in a press note said, "Golu is not just a character for me; she has been a companion, a part of my life for so many years. To see her journey unfold on the big screen is overwhelming and surreal. Benaras is like my second home; it is so special because so many of my milestones are connected to this city."

She added, "From Masaan to Mirzapur seasons 1 and 2, from Escape Live to Kalkoot, every project here has given me something unforgettable. My trainer, Tridev Pandey, who is like a brother to me, is also from Benaras, which makes it even more personal. This beautiful city of worship keeps calling me back, and I keep returning for its people, its food, and the love it has always given me."

The film adaptation of the Prime Video crime thriller series, which explores power dynamics and the criminal underworld in the heartland of northern India, is set to debut in 2026, with series creator Puneet Krishna at the helm and Gurmmeet Singh, who has previously directed 17 episodes of the series, as a director, as per Variety.

Following the theatrical window, the film will stream on Prime Video across 240 territories after an eight-week exclusivity period.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As someone from UP, I love how authentic Mirzapur feels. The locations, the dialect, everything is so real. Hope the movie maintains that same rawness that made the series so popular.
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David E
Interesting to see Indian web series getting theatrical releases. The OTT to cinema transition is becoming more common globally. Hope the cinematic experience adds value to the storytelling.
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Ananya R
Shweta's journey from Masaan to Mirzapur has been amazing to watch. She brings such depth to her characters. Waiting eagerly for 2026! 🙏
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Siddharth J
While I love the series, I hope the movie doesn't just rely on violence and expletives for impact. The character arcs and storytelling should take center stage. Quality over quantity, please!
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Kavya N
Varanasi as a backdrop adds so much texture to the narrative. The ghats, the narrow lanes, the atmosphere - it's like a character itself. Perfect setting for this crime saga!

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