Tuesday, June 9, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Narcos Makers Upset With Mirzapur Stealing Its Thunder?

IANS, 09 Nov, 2018 07:15 PM
    November is all set to witness the first clash of the OTT platform as the international series Narcos and much awaited Mirzapur release on the same day. 
     
     
    On this 16th November, the fourth season of Narcos and the first season of Mirzapur will start streaming digitally heading for the biggest clash of the digital medium, upsetting the makers of the international series as Mirzapur comes with the prime entity of their brand. 
     
     
    Unlike films, digital series have no pressure of box office and are not bound to Fridays, thereby, releasing anytime. However, the digital giants have headed towards a clash making the makers of Narcos uncomfortable. 
     
     
    While Narcos' 4th season brings to the audience the story of the drug cartels in Mexico, Mirzapur is a leaflet from closer home that deals with the dreaded drug lords of Purvanchal, Mirzapur. 
     
     
    Narcos is eagerly awaited as the series takes the fourth season takes forward the story of the drug cartels and Mirzapur has created immense anticipation owing to the raw and gripping content, which has irked the makers of Narcos. 
     
     
    Narcos is the story of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, who became a billionaire through the production and distribution of cocaine brood over the region of Colombia as Escobar develops his empire in the region turning out be the drug lord. 
     
     
    Mirzapur also revolves around drugs, guns and the politics of power in the land of power-hungry Mirzapur. The first teaser introduced us to the world of Mirzapur that thrives on the business of guns and drugs under the disguise of carpet market, ruled by Kaleen Bhaiyya singlehandedly. 
     
     
    Narcos: Mexico will explore the origins of the modern drug war by going back to a time when the Mexican trafficking world was a loose and disorganized confederation of independent growers and dealers. The series will chart the rise of the Guadalajara Cartel in the 1980s. 
     
     
    Starring Michael Peña in the lead, Narcos :Mexico will feature Aaron Staton and Alejandro Edda in pivotal roles. Created and produced by Carlo Bernard and Doug Miro, Narcos : Mexico is the fourth installment of the popular Narcos franchise. 
     
     
    With heart-pounding action, violence at an operatic scale, gangsters with sharp minds and dry humor, Mirzapur is a hinterland story that is as raw as it gets. 
     
     
    The thrilling and gripping crime drama stars an ensemble cast of Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Vikrant Massey, Divyendu Sharma, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur, and Amit Sial promising a powerhouse of talent in the same frame.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    John Abraham Dons Cop's Hat In 'Batla House'

    John Abraham Dons Cop's Hat In 'Batla House'
    Bollywood actor John Abraham has joined the cast of 'Batla House', based on a terrorist encounter. John will essay the role of a cop in the real-life inspired film.

    John Abraham Dons Cop's Hat In 'Batla House'

    Bollywood Beauties Light Cannes Red Carpet

    Bollywood Beauties Light Cannes Red Carpet
     Cannes' red carpet veteran Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ruled in a Michael Cinco butterfly gown, which had the shades of violet, red and blue threadworks and embellished in Swarovski crystals and French palettes.

    Bollywood Beauties Light Cannes Red Carpet

    Arjun Kapoor Poses With Cristiano Ronaldo In Spain

    Arjun Kapoor Poses With Cristiano Ronaldo In Spain
    Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor just lived a 'soccer dream' as he posted a selfie with Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, in Madrid, Spain, on Monday.

    Arjun Kapoor Poses With Cristiano Ronaldo In Spain

    Sonam Kapoor Shines In Nude Gown At Cannes

    Bollywood's fashionista Sonam Kapoor, who recently married Delhi-based businessman Anand Ahuja, surprised everyone with her beige gown for her red carpet appearance at the 71st Cannes Film Festival.

    Sonam Kapoor Shines In Nude Gown At Cannes

    Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor To Reunite Onscreen

    Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor To Reunite Onscreen
    In one of the biggest casting coups of the year, veteran actor Ajay Devgn and 'Sanju' star Ranbir Kapoor have been roped in for a movie together.

    Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor To Reunite Onscreen

    Rajkummar Honoured To Work For Environmental Issues

    Actor Rajkummar Rao says he is honoured to work with UN Environment and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for the cause 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.

    Rajkummar Honoured To Work For Environmental Issues