Since its July 5 launch, the third season of crime drama Mirzapur has become the most-watched show on Prime Video in India, notching views across 98% of India’s pin codes on the launch weekend, according to the streamer.
Unsuprising then that Prime Video has now confirmed that a fourth season of the Hindi-language show is in the works.
Watched by Prime Video viewers in over 180 countries, Mirzapur has featured in the Top 10 Trending list on Prime Video in over 85 countries worldwide, including the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia.
The ten-episode drama stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal and Vijay Varma, among others. Produced by Excel Media and Entertainment and created by Karan Anshuman, Mirzapur Season 3 is directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer.
The show follows a tough millionaire carpet exporter and the crime boss, whose power-hungry son want s to inherit father’s legacy. He crosses an upstanding lawyer, and his sons and soon a game of ambition, power and greed is underway.
“The third season of the incredibly popular Mirzapur franchise has become the most-watched show on Prime Video India on its launch weekend, breaking all previous records, including those set by Season 2,” said Nikhil Madhok, Prime Video’s Head of India Originals. “This success highlights the strong connection that audiences have with the show’s relatable characters, making it a significant part of popular culture and everyday conversation.
“We are thrilled to share this tremendous achievement with the fans who have made this franchise so iconic and beloved. This success would not have been possible without our steadfast collaboration with Excel Media and Entertainment and the tireless efforts of the cast and crew. Seeing the massive fanbase grow is humbling and exciting, and here at Prime Video we are committed to continuing to push the boundaries of storytelling.”
Ritesh Sidhwani, producer at Excel Media and Entertainment, added: “This historic success is a result of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire team, who went to great lengths to bring this season to life on screen. As we draw the curtains on yet another exhilarating season, we remain committed to bringing even more thrilling and engaging content to our loyal audiences.”
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