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Mirai movie review: An action spectacle with mythology, Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj shine on the screen

Mirai is a beautiful, well-staged show that gives audiences a unique theater experience by balancing action, passion, and mythology.

September 12, 2025 / 11:31 IST
Mirai

Mirai


Mirai, directed by Karthik Gattamneni, is a brave attempt to mix modern storytelling with Indian mythology. The film, which hit theatres today, gives viewers a magnificent cinematic experience with strong performers and beautiful images.

Plot:

Mirai is about Ashoka's secret Nine, who are knowledge-guardians with the capacity to preserve or destroy the world. A powerful enemy played by Manchu Manoj wants to get these secrets now. Teja (Teja Sajja), a young guy who finds out he is related to the Yodhas, who have been keeping these secrets safe for hundreds of years, is against him. One of the most moving parts of the movie is how Teja fulfills his mother's (Shriya Saran) long-held wish.

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Analysis and performances:

Teja Sajja makes the movie feel very real. His portrayal of a warrior with Yodha inspirations is both stylish and true to life. Teja never goes too far with anything, from his urban style to the emotional depth of his mother-centered moments. He brings charm and restraint to everything. The "weapon realisation" scene, which is an exciting part that shows how dedicated and prepared he is, is his best moment in the second half.

Shriya Saran plays a mother in a way that adds emotional depth, while Ritika Nayak plays a well-balanced part that doesn't rely on clichés. Manchu Manoj does a great job as the Black Sword, playing a bad guy in a controlled but scary way. Supporting actors like Getup Srinu, Jagapathi Babu, and Jayaram make the plot better without affecting its tone.

Mirai gets right to the point, which is different from a lot of commercial acts. The plot quickly takes you into the world of the Nine and their guardians with stylish visuals, art design, and skillful stunt choreography. The interval block is one of the best parts of the movie, especially the wonderful bird scene.

The weapon realisation fight with VFX, Shriya's character reveal, and Manoj's flashback are all great parts that keep things moving in the second half. At times it feels like a cliché and goes on for too long, the movie stays together because to its general story flow, well-done images, and strong acting.

Technicalities:

Gowra Hari's music is one of the best things about the movie. His background music adds life and emotion to every important scene in the story.

Karthik Gattamneni's cinematography is amazing, and the pictures and visual effects work together nicely.

In the second half, Sreekar Prasad's editing could have been tighter. However, the film's grandness is well supported by People Media Factory's high production standards, which show that you can make big visuals on a budget.

The movie's best parts include its interesting mythological premise, the strong performances by Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj, and Karthik Gattamneni's use of amazing visual storytelling to make the action come to life. Gowra Hari's pulsing background music adds to the excitement.

Still, Mirai isn't perfect. The story sometimes becomes too predictable, with some scenes following well-known patterns.

Verdict:

To sum up, Mirai is a beautiful, well-staged show that gives audiences a unique theater experience by balancing action, passion, and mythology.

Director: Karthik Gattamaneni
Producer: TG Vishwaprasad
Cast: Teja Sajja, Manchu Manoj, Ritika Nayak Rating: 3.5/5

Bhawana Tanmayi is a Hyderabad-based freelance entertainment journalist. Views expressed are personal.
first published: Sep 12, 2025 11:31 am

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