Mirzapur Season 3 Back on Prime Video with Power Struggle and Familiar Faces

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JUNE 12,2024

Get ready to return to the ruthless world of Mirzapur! Prime Video has officially announced the release date and unveiled the first teaser for the highly anticipated Season 3 of the acclaimed crime thriller series. Mark your calendars, because the ten-episode saga is set to return on July 5, 2024.



Prime Video announces Mirzapur Season 3 release date with a poster and teaser

The streaming platform announced the news on Tuesday alongside a captivating poster featuring the show's lead cast. Actors Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Vijay Varma, Anjum Sharma, and Isha Talwar are all poised and ready for battle, hinting at the intense power struggle that lies ahead. The caption on Prime Video's Instagram post simply reads, "Kar diye prabandh #MS3W ka. Date note kar lijiye. #MirzapurOnPrime, July 5."



Later on the same day, Prime Video fueled the excitement further by dropping the first official teaser. The teaser is a fast-paced montage of key moments from the upcoming season. It throws viewers back into the familiar, blood-soaked territory of Mirzapur, where the central question remains: will the throne of Mirzapur be earned through respect or brutally snatched in a battle for dominance?

Fans can expect to see their favourite characters return, including Pankaj Tripathi's enigmatic Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal's vengeful Guddu Pandit, and Shweta Tripathi Sharma's fierce Golu. Rasika Dugal and Sheeba Chaddha are also glimpsed in the teaser, hinting that their characters will play pivotal roles in the upcoming season's narrative.

While fans eagerly await the return of familiar faces, it's important to note that Divyendu Sharma, who played the fan-favourite Munna Bhaiya in the first two seasons, will not be returning for Season 3. The actor confirmed his departure in a recent statement, stating, "I am not part of season 3, guys. I know it's a heartbreak... I love those conspiracy theories, they were legit. But on Humans of Bombay, I shall declare that I am not part of Mirzapur Season 3."

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A Look Back at Mirzapur

For those unfamiliar with the series, Mirzapur took the streaming world by storm upon its release in 2018. Set in the bustling Uttar Pradesh town of the same name, the show revolves around the ruthless don, Kaleen Bhaiya, who controls the illegal gun trade and exerts an iron fist over the city. His dominion is challenged by the arrival of Guddu Pandit and his brother Bablu Pandit (Vikrant Massey), setting off a bloody chain of events that leave viewers at the edge of their seats.

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Created by Karan Anshuman, Puneet Krishna, and Vineet Krishna, the show is a captivating blend of action, crime, and political intrigue. Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer take the helm as directors, while the renowned production house Excel Entertainment brings the story to life. Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Kassim Jagmagia serve as executive producers.

Despite the absence of Munna Bhaiya, the teaser promises an explosive return for Mirzapur. With its signature blend of violence, political manoeuvring, and complex family dynamics, Season 3 is poised to be another gripping chapter in this captivating saga. Mark your calendars for July 5th and prepare to be transported back to the ruthless world of Mirzapur.

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