Mirzapur 3 Bonus Episode Announced: Munna Bhaiya’s Possible Return and Release Date Revealed
News Mania Desk/Agnibeena Ghosh/6th August 2024
Amazon Prime Video has generated significant buzz among fans of Mirzapur with the announcement of a bonus episode for Season 3. The teaser video, released by Ali Fazal—who plays Guddu Pandit in the series—has teased that viewers should “keep a close watch” for the upcoming content. The accompanying social media post from Prime Video read, “y’all are not ready for this Bonus episode aane wala hai, gaddi ki peti baandh lijiye #MirzapurOnPrime.”
The teaser has sparked intense speculation about the potential return of Munna Bhaiya, a character who was believed to be dead. Guddu Pandit’s comments about a character being “too cool to stay dead” have led fans to wonder if Divyenndu’s Munna Bhaiya might make a dramatic comeback. Reactions on social media have been vibrant, with fans eagerly debating and expressing their excitement about the possibility of Munna Bhaiya’s return.
The announcement of the bonus episode has received a mixed response. Some fans view it as a strategic move to address the less enthusiastic reception of Season 3, which premiered on July 5. Despite its anticipation, Season 3 was critiqued for falling short of the high standards set by the first season. The lack of key characters like Kaleen Bhaiya (played by Pankaj Tripathi) and a less compelling political subplot contributed to the season’s underwhelming performance. One fan noted on social media, “They realized how bad S3 was, so something interesting to keep the hype up for S4,” reflecting the sentiment of those who felt disappointed by the latest season.
The bonus episode’s potential to rejuvenate interest in the series is eagerly anticipated. Fans are hopeful that the inclusion of a major character like Munna Bhaiya could restore the show’s former excitement and engage viewers who were disheartened by Season 3.
In the teaser, Ali Fazal humorously shared that he had to “rough up” some people at the Prime Video office to access the deleted scenes. He assured fans that the bonus episode would be highly entertaining, promising, “It’s gonna be fun,” and expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming release.
Mirzapur Season 3, produced by Excel Entertainment, was co-directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer, making its return after a four-year hiatus. The season featured a diverse cast, including Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chadha, Meghna Malik, and Manu Rishi Chadha. The series has already been renewed for a fourth season, maintaining its place as a key component of Amazon Prime Video’s lineup.
As fans eagerly await the release of the bonus episode, the prospect of Munna Bhaiya’s return has certainly stirred excitement and speculation, setting the stage for what could be a thrilling lead-up to Season 4.
