‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ Cast Fees: Pankaj Tripathi Gets INR 15 Crore Paycheck, Know What Others Earned
Ahead of the highly anticipated theatrical release of Mirzapur: The Movie, reported details regarding the lead actors' remunerations have emerged, highlighting a massive shift in scale from OTT to the big screen. Pankaj Tripathi leads the ensemble as the highest paid
Following reports surrounding the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the hit web series Mirzapur, the estimated remunerations of its lead cast members have been disclosed. Actor Pankaj Tripathi has reportedly emerged as the highest-paid member of the ensemble cast, securing a substantial fee for reprising his iconic role as Akhandanand "Kaleen Bhaiya" Tripathi. The film adaptation marks the franchise's transition from streaming to a theatrical release under Excel Entertainment. Who is Satendra Soni? 'Mirzapur' Actor Claims He Faced Death Threats Over Unpaid Dues.
‘Mirzapur’ Movie Cast Fees
The transition of the franchise from OTT to theatres has brought significant production scaling and star remunerations. According to recent reports, the cast fees reflect the expanded commercial expectations of the theatrical film. While key members of the original cast have reunited for the project, the distribution of remunerations varies considerably based on character prominence and star value.
Pankaj Tripathi Commands Highest Remuneration in ‘Mirzapur’
Pankaj Tripathi tops the cast pay scale with a reported fee of INR 15 crore for his role in Mirzapur: The Movie. His remuneration significantly exceeds that of his co-stars, positioning him as the primary box-office draw for the feature film. Tripathi's character, Kaleen Bhaiya, remains central to the narrative, continuing his position as the central figure of the crime drama.
Fees for Ali Fazal and Divyenndu Sharma
Ali Fazal, who returns as Guddu Pandit, has reportedly charged INR 4 crore for his role in the feature adaptation. Meanwhile, Divyenndu Sharma, who reprises his fan-favourite character Munna Tripathi, reportedly earned INR 3 crore for his appearance in the film. Both actors play critical roles in driving the core conflict of the storyline.
Remuneration for Shweta Tripathi and Jitendra Kumar
Jitendra Kumar, who joins the feature adaptation taking over the role of Bablu Pandit (Yadav Ji), reportedly received INR 1.5 crore for his performance. Shweta Tripathi, returning to portray Gajgamini "Golu" Gupta, reportedly charged Rs 95 lakh for her role in the theatrical feature. ‘Mirzapur - The Film’ Release Date: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal’s Movie Announced for Theatrical Release on September 4 (See Post).
More About ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’
Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment. The film carries an estimated production budget of approximately Rs 250 crore. Following the release of its official trailer on August 11, 2026, the theatrical feature is scheduled to hit cinemas nationwide on September 4, 2026.
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