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Abhishek Banerjee returns as the infamous Compounder in 'Mirzapur: The Movie'

Mumbai, Sept 10 (UNI) The dark, blood-soaked alleys of "Mirzapur" are set to echo once again with the return of one of its most unforgettable figures, Compounder, brought to life by Abhishek Banerjee.
Due to his tremendous chemistry with Munna Bhaiya and strong acting, this character is still alive in the hearts of the audience. The character, though absent in later arcs, has attained cult status, his re-emergence now stoking waves of fervour across social media.
Speaking to an admirer, Banerjee himself confirmed his re-entry into the franchise, which now makes the leap from digital screens to the silver screen.
A source close to the production confirmed the news, stating, “It is confirmed that Abhishek Banerjee is returning as the compounder. He has also been featured in the film's announcement teaser along with other key characters. It will be very exciting for the audience to see him sharing the screen with Munna Bhaiya again.”
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