Mirzapur: The Movie Could Earn ₹50 Crore in Opening Weekend, Trade Analyst Told NDTV
A pre-release NDTV report quoted analyst Girish Wankhede predicting a ₹50 crore opening weekend for Mirzapur: The Movie. Later trade reports showed a far bigger start.
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Ahead of its 4 September release, NDTV reported a trade analyst's prediction that Mirzapur: The Movie could earn about ₹50 crore in its opening weekend.
What happened
Girish Wankhede told NDTV that the film could open with ₹12–15 crore on day one and reach about ₹50 crore over the weekend, if word of mouth was positive. He said the 'A' certificate and a runtime of about 3 hours and 17 minutes could limit family audiences.
After release, reports from Telangana Today and others said the film crossed ₹100 crore at the domestic box office in its opening weekend, well above the prediction. Figures vary by tracker.
What is confirmed
- Mirzapur: The Movie released on 4 September 2026 with an 'A' certificate.
What is being reported
Telangana Today and others report that the film crossed ₹100 crore domestically over its opening weekend. These are trade estimates.
Who has responded
Girish Wankhede (trade analyst, to NDTV) predicted a ₹12–15 crore opening day and about ₹50 crore for the weekend, depending on word of mouth.
Timeline
- NDTV publishes the prediction
- Film releases
- Opening-weekend figures reported
Sources
- NDTV — Mirzapur The Movie expected to earn Rs 50 crore in opening weekend
- Telangana Today — Mirzapur: The Movie crosses Rs 100 crore in opening weekend
- Wikipedia — Mirzapur (film)
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