Mirzapur The Movie has delivered a sensational opening at the box office, recording a strong Day 1 performance and emerging as the fourth-biggest opener of 2026 among Hindi films. The movie has reportedly opened behind Dhurandhar 2, Toxic and Border 2, marking an impressive start for the film and the popular Mirzapur franchise.
The film has performed particularly well in mass circuits and heartland markets, where the strong fan base of the franchise has helped drive audience turnout. The ongoing Janmashtami celebrations have also given the film an additional boost, helping it record strong numbers on its opening day.
The latest performance once again shows how unpredictable the Indian box office can be. Recent examples such as the strong week-by-week growth of Hanuman Ansh, the impressive opening of Awarapan 2 and now the big start of Mirzapur The Movie have surprised the trade and audiences alike.
Mirzapur The Movie has also reportedly surpassed the Day 1 collections of several prominent Hindi releases, including Awarapan 2, Bhooth Bangla, WTTJ, Dhamaal 4, Cocktail 2 and Alpha. The performance is particularly notable because several of these films arrived with considerable expectations.
The strong opening is also being seen as a reflection of the huge popularity of the Mirzapur franchise. The series has built a loyal fan base over the years, and the theatrical release appears to have brought that audience to cinemas in large numbers.
According to the reported official India nett box office figures, the Hindi version of Mirzapur The Movie collected ₹27.85 crore on Friday, while the Telugu version added around ₹26 lakh. The Hindi version remains the major contributor to the film’s opening-day business.
With such a strong start, attention now turns towards the Saturday and Sunday collections. A strong weekend trend could help Mirzapur The Movie establish itself as one of the biggest theatrical successes connected to the franchise and potentially push its opening weekend collections much higher.
The Mirzapur The Movie box office performance has therefore created a major surprise at the start of its theatrical run. With strong mass-market response, a loyal fan base and the holiday boost, the film is now expected to maintain strong momentum over the weekend.