Actor Ali Fazal hopes the success of ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ will encourage more people to return to cinemas and revive the theatrical experience for audiences.
Fazal, who reprises his popular role as Guddu Pandit in the cinematic extension of the hit streaming franchise, said the film's box office performance is being driven by the love and support of audiences.
The actor visited a theatre in his hometown of Lucknow on Wednesday night, surprising moviegoers following a screening and interacting with fans.
Speaking to PTI after the meet-and-greet, Fazal said he hoped audiences would appreciate the film and that it would have a successful theatrical run.
He also highlighted the importance of the movie's performance for the wider film industry, saying he wants audiences to rediscover the experience of watching films on the big screen.
According to Fazal, bringing people back to theatres is important for the future of cinema, particularly as audiences have increasingly embraced streaming platforms.
The actor's visit gave fans an opportunity to meet the star behind one of the most recognisable characters in the Mirzapur franchise, while also underscoring the film's effort to create a shared theatrical experience.
With Mirzapur: The Movie, the popular franchise is making its transition from the streaming screen to cinemas, with the makers hoping its established fan base will translate into strong theatrical footfall.
