Sonal Chauhan, known for ‘Jannat’, joins the cast of ‘Mirzapur: The Film’. She announced it on Instagram with heartfelt excitement and shared a warm welcome from Excel Entertainment. The film reunites original stars like Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, with new additions including Jitendra Kumar.
Sonal Chauhan, widely recognized for her performance in the movie ‘Jannat’, has been confirmed as a new member of the cast for ‘Mirzapur: The Film’. Though speculation about her involvement had been circulating recently, she officially announced it through an Instagram post. Along with her announcement, she shared photos of a thoughtful gift and a welcoming letter from Excel Entertainment. Sonal expressed her joy and excitement about embarking on what she called an ‘amazing and transformative’ experience.Instagram announcement and excitementOn Monday, Sonal took her Instagram platform to reveal her participation in ‘Mirzapur: The Film’. She expressed her feelings by posting, “ॐ नमः शिवाय Still sinking in….So glad to be a part of a journey so incredible and game-changing. I’m immensely excited to join Mirzapur: The Film, and I can’t wait for you all to see what we have to unpack on the screen. Thank you @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar @gurmmeetsingh @excelmovies for bringing me into the world of Mirzapur. I’m thrilled to be a part of this iconic project.” Warm welcome from Excel EntertainmenAlong with her announcement, she posted images of a message from Excel Entertainment that read, “Dear Sonal, we are excited to have you on the team for ‘Mirzapur’. Can’t wait to see the magic you bring to the screen.”‘Mirzapur’ series: A cultural phenomenonThe ‘Mirzapur’ series, led by stars like Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Shweta Tripathi, and Rasika Dugal, has built a large fanbase through its three seasons on Prime Video. Its intense exploration of themes such as power struggles, revenge, and politics in Uttar Pradesh’s heartland has turned it into a cultural sensation. Director Gurmmeet Singh is now transforming this acclaimed web series into a full-length feature film—the first of its kind in India. Produced by Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, the movie will bring back most of the original cast except Vikrant Massey. The film is set to hit theaters across India in 2026 before being released on streaming platforms.Original cast returns with new additionsIt reunites the original stars from the series, including Pankaj Tripathi portraying Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu, Divyenndu as Munna Bhaiya, Abhishek Banerjee playing Compounder, Rasika Dugal as Beena Tripathi, and Shweta Tripathi as Golu Gupta. The cast also welcomes new faces like Jitendra Kumar, stepping in for Vikrant Massey, along with Ravi Kishan and Mohit Malik taking on key roles in the movie.
