Amol Parashar has a message for audiences — go watch Mirzapur The Movie in theatres. Interestingly, the actor has no part in the film, but that did not stop him from rooting for its cast and the performers he believes deserve a larger theatrical audience.
Through his social media posts, he said that if audiences truly want better actors and stronger performances in mainstream cinema, they have to show their support at the box office.
Directed by Gurmeet Singh and penned by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie arrived in theatres on September 4, 2026, releasing in Hindi and with a Telugu-dubbed version. Amol Parashar began his post with a simple clarification, making sure there was no confusion about why he was backing the film. “Go watch Mirzapur – The Film in the theatres. No, I am not in the film. He also drew attention to the journey behind that success, noting that these actors have had to work their way up and constantly prove themselves. At the heart of his message was a simple request from the audience: “They want you to show up, to let them entertain you on the big screen. Amol’s message was not just about asking people to watch one film. He used the post to make a larger point about the way audiences talk about mainstream cinema and the actors working in it. The strongest way for audiences to show their support is by actually buying a ticket and turning up for their films. “They know they are loved, no doubt. But business doesn’t follow the love and respect you feel for your favourite actors; it follows the money you are willing to spend on them. The film takes the much-loved Prime Video franchise beyond streaming, bringing several of its most popular characters together for a larger, theatrical chapter.
He said his support comes from wanting audiences to show up for the actors who are actually part of the film and have earned their place through years of work. “All of them are people who have built their careers from the ground up, years of leaving no stone unturned while simultaneously working on themselves,” he wrote. “While complaining about the quality of performances and performers in Indian mainstream cinema is a fun pastime for most of the country, here is a chance to put our money where our mouth is,” he wrote. Liking an actor or praising their work online is not enough, according to the actor. That’s how the audience makes itself heard,” he said.
