Rasika Dugal Talks Mirzapur: The Movie and Fan Expectations

Mumbai, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Actress Rasika Dugal is making headlines with her latest film, “Mirzapur: The Movie.” In recent interviews, she expressed her excitement about the project. Initially, many fans were confused as to why the creators opted for a film instead of a new season of the popular web series.

Dugal revealed that fans frequently inquired about the next season, prompting her to clarify that the team had chosen to create a movie this time. She encouraged them to head to theaters to experience the film. “For those who have watched the series, there is still so much more to enjoy in theaters,” she stated.

The actress also discussed the upcoming extended cut set to be released on Prime Video. She mentioned that this version offers something extra for loyal fans who have consistently supported the franchise.

“We are thrilled that our fans have embraced the film and gone to see it in theaters. I am confident they will watch it again, even without the extended cut, but now we have more to offer them,” she added.

In “Mirzapur: The Movie,” Dugal plays the role of Beena Tripathi, the wife of Kaleen Bhaiya and stepmother to Munna. The film is not a continuation of the web series but presents the world of Mirzapur on the big screen in a fresh way. It features a brand-new storyline with characters not seen in the series.

The film delves into unanswered questions regarding Munna and Kaleen Bhaiya’s behavior, providing backstories for the characters. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, the film is directed by Gurmeet Singh, with the story penned by Puneet Krishna. Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar are among the producers, alongside co-producers Kasim Jagmagiya and Vishal Ramchandani.

Returning to their roles are Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal, and Divyendu Sharma. The film also features significant performances from Jitendra Kumar, Sonal Chauhan, and Ravi Kishan.