Numbers don’t lie, and they are telling a consistent story about Mirzapur. Earlier this year, Mirzapur: The Movie showed the franchise’s box-office pull as it reportedly earned over Rs 225 crore in India. Now, the series has emerged as the most consistent title on IMDb’s recent report, 10 Years of Streaming in India, securing a spot on the platform’s annual list of top 10 popular shows nine times since its 2018 première. Even though the crime drama led the yearly rankings only once in 2024, it has consistently featured in the top 10 shows almost every year.

According to Pankaj Tripathi, who leads the ensemble drama centred on the gang wars of Uttar Pradesh, the strength of the Prime Video offering — created by Puneet Krishna and Karan Anshuman — lies in how authentically it captures its world. “These are characters and conflicts that emerge from a recognisable Indian setting, yet their ambitions, relationships, and struggles connect with audiences across geographies. When a story rooted in a specific place travels across the country and finds viewers around the world, it shows that authenticity has no borders,” said the actor.