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Mirzapur: The Movie Adapts Series with Cast Changes and New Storyline

Analysed 28 Jun 2026·8 sources analysed·Mirzapur, India·Entertainment
Mirzapur: The Movie Adapts Series with Cast Changes and New StorylinePreviousNext

Mirzapur: The Movie, set for a September release, adapts the popular OTT crime series into a film, exploring untold stories from its first season. Actor Ali Fazal reprises his role as Guddu Pandit and calls the project a 'national-level experiment.' Vikrant Massey, originally Bablu Pandit, reflects on his character's death and absence from the film, noting the show's predominantly male cast and crew and the indulgence of male egos during production.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 8 sources

We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (69/100). Lens Score 40/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetelegraph— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
69%
AI analysis of 8 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 28 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present perspectives primarily from the entertainment industry, focusing on actors' experiences and production insights without political framing. Views include Ali Fazal's enthusiasm for the film adaptation and Vikrant Massey's reflections on gender dynamics within the show's crew. The coverage remains centered on creative and social aspects rather than political discourse.

Sentiment — Positive (69/100)

The overall tone is mixed-positive, highlighting excitement for the film's release and the show's success, alongside reflective and candid comments from Vikrant Massey about his character's exit and the male-dominated production environment. The sentiment balances enthusiasm with thoughtful critique, maintaining a neutral and informative approach.

How 8 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetelegraphAli Fazal says he was 'scared' to join 'Mirzapur' as he was 'unsure' about OTT formatCenterPositive
hindustantimes'Wish they hadn't killed me,' Vikrant Massey on Mirzapur exit, says show had 85 male cast-crew who indulged in male egoCenterNeutral
english'I Wish They Hadn't Killed Me': Vikrant Massey On Mirzapur Exit; Says Male Egos Were IndulgedCenterNeutral
timesnowVikrant Massey On Bablu Pandit's Death In Mirzapur: Wish They Hadn't Killed MeCenterPositive
news18Vikrant Massey Says Mirzapur Crew Had 85 Percent Men: 'We Were Indulging Our Male Egos'CenterPositive
thetribuneAli Fazal calls 'Mirzapur' film a National-Level Experiment" - The TribuneCenterPositive
indianexpress'Mirzapur was indulging our male egos': Vikrant Massey says show's crew had 85 percent menCenterPositive
news18It's a national level experiment: Ali Fazal on 'Mirzapur: The Movie'CenterPositive

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 27 Jun, 12:16 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1827 Jun, 12:16 pm
    It's a national level experiment: Ali Fazal on 'Mirzapur: The Movie'
  2. 2
    indianexpress27 Jun, 01:20 pm
    'Mirzapur was indulging our male egos': Vikrant Massey says show's crew had 85 percent men
  3. 3
    thetribune27 Jun, 01:59 pm
    Ali Fazal calls 'Mirzapur' film a National-Level Experiment" - The Tribune
  4. 4
    news1827 Jun, 02:31 pm
    Vikrant Massey Says Mirzapur Crew Had 85 Percent Men: 'We Were Indulging Our Male Egos'
  5. 5
    timesnow28 Jun, 01:20 am
    Vikrant Massey On Bablu Pandit's Death In Mirzapur: Wish They Hadn't Killed Me
  6. 6
    english28 Jun, 02:59 am
    'I Wish They Hadn't Killed Me': Vikrant Massey On Mirzapur Exit; Says Male Egos Were Indulged
  7. 7
    hindustantimes28 Jun, 03:35 am
    'Wish they hadn't killed me,' Vikrant Massey on Mirzapur exit, says show had 85 male cast-crew who indulged in male ego
  8. 8
    thetelegraph28 Jun, 03:58 am
    Ali Fazal says he was 'scared' to join 'Mirzapur' as he was 'unsure' about OTT format

Lens Score breakdown

40/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Excel EntertainmentNetflix

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mirzapur, India
Sources analysed
8
Last analysed
28 Jun 2026
Key entities
MirzapurVikrant MasseyJitendra KumarIndiaExcel EntertainmentDivyennduOver-the-top media serviceBangaloreAli FazalPankaj TripathiKrishnaCrime film