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Review: Mirzapur The Movie – A Massy Big-Screen Ride

by 123telugu

Movie Name : Mirzapur The Movie

Release Date : September 04, 2026

123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5

Starring : Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Abhishek Banerjee, Ravi Kishan And others
Director : Gurmmeet Singh
Producers : Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar
Music Director : John Stewart Eduri
Cinematographer : Sanjay Kapoor
Editor : Manan Ashwin Mehta

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The highly successful Mirzapur web series has now been made into a film titled Mirzapur: The Movie. Amidst solid hype, the gangster action drama hit the big screens today. Let’s see how the movie is.

Story:

Mirzapur: The Movie explores power politics and betrayals. Akhandanand Tripathi, a.k.a. Kaleen Bhaiyya (Pankaj Tripathi), is the King of Mirzapur. He doesn’t believe in his son, Phoolchand Tripathi, a.k.a. Munna Bhaiyya (Divyenndu), and hence places the responsibility on brothers, Guddu Pandit (Ali Fazal) and Bablu Pandit (Jitendra Kumar), to look after his empire. Hence, Munna Bhaiyya doesn’t like Guddu and Bablu, but a common enemy, Babban Yadav (Ravi Kishan), a Jaisalmer-based businessman, unites them to protect their kingdom.

Plus Points:

Mirzapur is not just another series. The show enjoys a mammoth following from North to South. When Mirzapur: The Movie was announced, it not only intrigued the fans but also took the general audience by surprise as to what it would have in store. For those wondering if Mirzapur: The Movie is worth watching, don’t have any second thoughts and get your tickets booked. The feature film is a fine upgrade from the OTT space with enough fireworks.

The big-screen translation has been seamlessly done. The essence of the series is neatly retained, while the makers have also peppered the film with elements necessary for a big-screen experience. Dialogues and humor have always been the biggest strengths of the Mirzapur series, and the film delivers well in these aspects, making the conversations enjoyable. The pre-climax and climax portions will offer plenty of goosebumps.

The face-off scenes are brilliantly designed, and the action sequences will make the masses go gaga. The battle for the Mirzapur throne, betrayals, and emotions have been neatly balanced. The humor is sprinkled at regular intervals, taking the entertainment quotient a few notches higher. There are a couple of post-credit scenes, and the final one takes the impact to the next level, with humor infused throughout the sequence.

It is indeed an experiment to take a web show to the big screen, and the team has passed the job with distinction. Pankaj Tripathi delivers a solid performance as the King of Mirzapur. His restrained yet impactful performance makes us adore him. Ali Fazal flexes his muscles and stuns in the key action segments. Everyone’s favorite Munna Bhaiyya, played by Divyendu, does a phenomenal job. His attitude, swag, and strong language will bring the roof down.

Jitendra Kumar has replaced Vikrant Massey as Bablu Pandit, and he does a neat job. Ravi Kishan is menacing as the main antagonist. Sonal Chauhan provides the necessary glamor quotient. Abhishek Banerjee, Shaji Choudhary, Sheeba Chaddha, and Rasika Dugal are fine in their roles. Satendra Soni as Puncture Chandu provides some laughs.

Minus Points:

Initially, the movie begins on a slow note, and it takes some time for the film to find its rhythm. There are slow moments in the first half, and the editing team could have done a better job.

The biggest drawback of Mirzapur: The Movie is the limited scope and screen time for the female leads. Shriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta Tripathi, and Harshita Gaur are restricted to the background for the most part, and the writing team could have designed better characterizations for them, like those in the series.

Technical Aspects:

The Telugu dubbing quality is first-class. The voices that made the characters so special among fans have once again been used for the film. Songs are decent, while John Stewart Eduri’s background score is electrifying. Several moments are elevated by the score. Sanjay Kapoor’s cinematography is splendid, and he gives the film a cinematic feel with his lenses. The production values are stupendous, and the action choreography is elegant and stylish.

The editing needed some improvement. Coming to director Gurmeet Singh, he makes a good impact with Mirzapur: The Movie. The second half is more impactful than the first half. Episodes like the car race scene, Pankaj Tripathi’s gang confronting Ravi Kishan, and the post-credit scenes enrich the overall experience.

Verdict:

On the whole, Mirzapur: The Movie is an engrossing gangster action drama that successfully brings the beloved world of Mirzapur to the big screen. Strong performances from the lead cast, powerful dialogues, humor, intense face-offs, and a massy second half with theatrical moments make it a good watch. The initial portions are a bit slow, and the female leads deserved more screen time. However, given its crowd-pleasing moments and strong brand value, Mirzapur: The Movie is likely to work with the majority and emerge as a box-office winner.

123telugu.com Rating: 3.25/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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Review: Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game – High on Style, Low on Punch

by 123telugu

Movie Name : I’m Game

Release Date : September 03, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Dulquer Salmaan, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese and others
Director : Nahas Hidhayath
Producer : Dulquer Salmaan
Music Director : Jakes Bejoy
Cinematographer : Jimshi Khalid
Editor : Chaman Chakko

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I’m Game is the latest Malayalam movie that hit the big screens today. Dulquer Salmaan has joined hands with RDX-fame director Nahas Hidhayath for this action thriller. Amid decent buzz, the film is out now, and here’s the review to find out how it fares.

Story:

Dan John (Dulquer Salmaan) is a compulsive gambler who loses everything and ends up drowning in debt. Refusing to back down, he turns to cricket betting, only to lose whatever little he has left. Frustrated and desperate to recover his money, Dan creates a massive ruckus, an act that ultimately leaves his life hanging by a thread.

Following the incident, he slips into a coma. When he eventually wakes up, everyone assumes he has returned to normal, but Dan soon discovers that something bizarre has happened to him. What exactly happened to Dan? What is this strange phenomenon he has encountered, and how does he deal with the chaos that follows? The rest of the story reveals the answers.

Plus Points:

Dulquer Salmaan is well known for picking movies with fresh and interesting ideas. He has good taste in stories, and I’m Game is another honest try in that direction. The main plot feels new and makes people curious right from the start. That freshness is one of the biggest strengths of the movie.

Dulquer gives a very good performance, and there is almost nothing to complain about his acting. He puts in a lot of hard work, especially during the interval scene, which looks great on screen. The unusual story also gives him enough room to show different emotions and shades of his character.

Kayadu Lohar looks good on screen, and her scenes with Dulquer work well enough. Mysskin does a decent job as the villain, and Samyuktha Vishwanath leaves a good mark despite her small role. Antony Varghese enters in the second half and delivers a solid, emotional performance that helps the movie.

The background music, camera work, and fast editing in the fight scenes make the film look clean and stylish. All the technical departments come together nicely to give the movie a grand, commercial look.

Minus Points:

The story idea is fresh, but the way it is told on screen is quite normal. The first half sets up the plot nicely and brings in a big twist, which creates high hopes for the rest of the film. However, the second half slowly loses its grip because many scenes feel repeated and the story becomes easy to guess.

The action scenes are fun at the beginning, but they soon feel boring because you always know what is going to happen next. The director and writer should have added more surprises here to keep the excitement alive. Also, the cricket betting angle has been seen in many movies before, and the film does not show anything truly new with that topic.

The lengthy runtime is another big problem for the film. A story like this does not need nearly three hours to finish. Cutting about twenty to thirty minutes would have made the film much faster and far more enjoyable to watch.

Mysskin does an okay job, but his character needed a stronger presence to feel scary. A younger and more stylish villain could have made the hero-villain clash much more intense. As it stands, his role does not leave the kind of punch you expect from a main bad guy.

Technical Aspects:

The director, Nahas Hidhayath, starts with an exciting story idea, but he struggles to turn it into a non-stop thrilling ride. He shows real talent in a few sequences, but he needed a firmer grip on the story during the second half. Better pacing would have kept the excitement high until the very end.

The editing by Chaman Chacko is good in parts, especially during the big action scenes. However, he should have cut down several slow and repeated scenes to make the movie flow better. A tighter edit would have kept the audience far more engaged.

The cinematography by Jimshi Khalid makes every frame look rich and colorful. Jakes Bejoy’s background music is easily one of the best parts of the movie, as it brings great energy to the fight scenes. The overall production values are high and give the film a proper big-screen look.

Verdict:

On the whole, I’m Game has an interesting plot, but the average storytelling pulls it down. Dulquer Salmaan and the technical team do their best to lift the film, but the slow second half and predictable scenes stop it from becoming a big hit. The movie works only in bits and pieces, so action fans who like fresh ideas can give it a try with low expectations.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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Review: Sahaa – An Emotional Drama That Works In Parts

by 123telugu

Movie Name : Sahaa

Release Date : September 4, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Shiva Kumar Kasaram, Swetha Lakshman
Director : Nishanth Doti
Producer : Teja Velpucharla
Music Director : Shekar Chandra
Cinematographer : Karunakar Kotteti
Editor : Dinesh Peddi

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Directed by Nishanth Doti, Sahaa – Life of Sanju stars Shiva Kumar Kasaram and Swetha Lakshman in the lead roles. The movie garnered attention with the pre-release challenges made by the lead pair. The movie hit the big screens today, and let’s find out how it is.

Story:

Sanju (Shiva Kumar Kasaram) and Sahaa (Swetha Lakshman) are childhood sweethearts. Their love story becomes successful as they both get married. However, several dramatic developments take place in Sanju’s life. Meanwhile, Sahaa becomes pregnant. A few years later, where does Sanju’s life head? What happened between the couple? And how does that change Sanju’s life eventually? The film has the answers.

Plus points:

Sahaa revolves around love and memories spanning nearly four decades in a young man’s life, and the film manages to engage with some emotional moments and romantic elements. The way the story connects Sanju’s experiences while trying to recover from the pain of his past with the events in the present has been neatly handled.

The movie nicely depicts the mental state of a person who lives with the memories of the girl he loved deeply. The emotions that unfold along the way, along with a few family scenes, work well. Shiva Kumar Kasaram delivers a settled and effortless performance. His performance is particularly good in the climax. Swetha Lakshman is a major asset for the film. Her portrayal in the second half adds value to the movie.

Vrajana Pandya and other actors perform well within the scope of their roles. The main theme written by director Nishanth Doti is good. He also handled the emotional portions fairly well, particularly in the second half.

Minus Points:

Though the climax of Sahaa stands out, the story and narration are quite routine. In fact, the film has a strong central point, but the screenplay doesn’t do complete justice to it. While dealing with such a concept, the movie should ideally be driven by an engaging screenplay throughout, but that didn’t happen here.

The love track between the lead pair should have been built much more strongly. The initial half could have been handled more effectively, as it lays the foundation for the emotional moments in the latter half.

The pacing is slow in several moments, and the film would have benefited from stronger conflicts between the characters. That said, the director has elevated a few emotional moments.

Technical Aspects:

Director Nishant Doti does a decent job in a few portions as a director, but he doesn’t succeed as a writer. The screenplay he has penned doesn’t make the audience completely invested in the proceedings. The main theme chosen is good, though.

Sekhar Chandra is decent. The editing team could have trimmed the unnecessary portions to reduce the boredom factor. Karunakar’s cinematography is good, with some visuals presented both naturally and beautifully. Production values are adequate.

Verdict:

On the whole, Sahaa is an emotional drama that works only in parts. The emotional climax and a few moments featuring the lead pair came out well. However, the storytelling isn’t compelling enough to do justice to the film’s theme, and some routine moments work against the movie. Some elements in the film might connect to those in love.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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