Cinema VinesPVR Cinemas has taken the viral trend of 1980s‑style AI imagery to a new level by reimagining the cast of the hit film Mirzapur The Movie as if they were star‑struck actors from the decade. The chain posted a series of Instagram photos that show the ensemble in retro outfits, complete with sunglasses, denim jackets, gold chains and voluminous curls. Pankaj Tripathi’s Kaleen Bhaiya appears in a brown trouser suit with a gold chain, Divyenndu’s Munna Bhaiya sports sunglasses and a jacket, while Ali Fazal’s Guddu Pandit rocks a denim jacket in an action pose. Jitendra Kumar’s Bablu Pandit is rendered as the “OG chocolate boy” in a colourful shirt and denim jacket, and the leading ladies—Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Shweta Tripathi—are shown in pink dresses with big curls. The final slide features Ravi Kishan in a classic 1980s retro look.
After the film crossed the ₹190 crore mark worldwide, PVR’s Instagram caption read, “Serving Mirzapur’s bhaukaal with some serious 80s retro energy!” The post quickly sparked a flurry of comments from fans who voted for their favourite retro avatar. One user declared, “Munna bhai on top,” while another insisted, “Ravi Kishan is Ravi Kishan only; even if he is from dinosaur era no AI can change him.” A third comment praised Guddu Bhaiya, saying, “Guddu bhaiya looks fire.”
Released in 2026, Mirzapur The Movie brings the popular crime saga from the OTT platform to the big screen, continuing the story of power, revenge and rivalry that has made the series a cultural touchstone. Directed by Gurmeet Singh and produced by Excel Entertainment, the film stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Ravi Kishan. It opened to a strong response, earning ₹25 crore on its first day and surpassing the opening‑day collections of blockbusters such as Saiyaara and Awarapan 2. Within six days, it had amassed ₹137 crore domestically and ₹193 crore worldwide, ranking it as the sixth highest‑grossing Hindi film of 2026.
Divyenndu, who plays Munna Bhaiya, expressed his gratitude for the film’s success and thanked the audience in a heartfelt message: “Family hain aap log hamari… aur aapne saabit kar diya!! Mirzapur family ki taraf se Dhanyawaad,” translating to, “You guys are our family and you proved it. Thanks from the Mirzapur family.” The AI‑generated retro mashup and the film’s box‑office triumph together highlight the enduring appeal of the Mirzapur franchise and the creative ways cinema fans continue to celebrate it online.
