Teja Sajja’s Mirai: A Mythic Adventure With Goosebumps Moments

Teja Sajja’s Mirai: A Mythic Adventure with Goosebumps Moments

November 20, 2025
12:00 am

Mirai: Myth, Mayhem & The Moral Resonance

Released on September 12, 2025, Mirai directed by Karthik Gattamneni stars Teja Sajja, Manchu Manoj, Shriya Saran, and Ritika Nayak in a fantasy-mythology action adventure. Across its visuals, mythology, and emotional weight, Mirai aims high. And while it soars in some stretches, it in others feels a step behind in pacing and originality.

Teja Sajja’s Mirai: A Mythic Adventure with Goosebumps Moments

Plot & Themes

At its heart, Mirai is the quest story — a hero’s journey rooted in myth and destiny. Veda Prajapati (Teja Sajja), an orphan unaware of his heritage, is summoned to his higher purpose when Vibha (Ritika Nayak), a monk from the Himalayas, reveals that his mother Ambika (Shriya Saran) was once protector of nine sacred scriptures—or granthas—created in ancient times by Emperor Ashoka after the Kalinga war. These books contain secrets powerful and potentially immortality-bestowing. The antagonist, Mahabir Lama (‘Black Sword’, played by Manchu Manoj), has already laid claim to eight of them and is on the hunt for the ninth. What unfolds is Veda’s transformation into a Super Yodha, battling evil not just with strength and magic, but with faith, responsibility, and moral clarity.

The film draws heavily from Hindu mythology, particularly the Ramayana. Some climax sequences, lore, symbolism, and character arcs echo mythic tales—illuminating the conflict between Dharma and Adharma, the notion of sacrifice, and the idea that true power lies in virtue more than brute force.

What Works

Mythological Ambition & Spectacle: One of the film’s strongest suits is how it uses myth as more than decoration. The grandeur in the climax, the weight given to the ancient scriptures, the emotional pull of destiny—all this helps Mirai feel bigger than the sum of its parts.

Performances: Teja Sajja stands out. He carries both the physical demands and inner conflicts well. Shriya Saran delivers an impactful presence as Ambika. The villain, though at times dramatic, is compelling. Secondary characters like Jayaram’s and Jagapathi Babu’s roles also leave a mark.

Moments of emotional and spiritual resonance: Particularly after the interval, and in the finale, the film leans into its religious and mythic roots in ways that generate goosebumps and suspense. The idea of sacred duty over selfish gain anchors its narrative.

The Weak Spots

Pacing & Filler: The setup in the first half is considered by some reviews to drag. There are extraneous comedic tracks and subplot diversions (like an unrelated cop chase) that steal momentum from the core story.

VFX & Technical Limitations: Though the scale is largely well-managed, some of the visual effects do not consistently match the ambition. A few scenes could have benefited from higher polish or more consistent CGI.

Originality vs Similar Films: The film treads familiar ground. Fans of recent mythological/fantasy epics may experience déjà vu, given likes such as Brahmastra, Kalki 2898 AD, Karthikeya 2 etc. Some reviewers felt Mirai misses chances to fully distinguish itself.

Ending & Sequel

In Mirai’s climax, the final confrontation between Veda and Black Sword hinges not just on physical confrontation but moral choice. Veda realizes that the ninth scripture isn’t just a weapon—it represents legacy, compassion, and balance. By remaining true to that vision, he prevents the scriptures from being misused. The world is saved, evil is thwarted, but not without sacrifice and weight.

There is a mid- or post-credit tease for the sequel Mirai: Jaithraya, introducing Rana Daggubati in a powerful, mysterious antagonist role—suggesting that Veda’s journey is just beginning.

Verdict

Mirai is a film that largely succeeds when it leans into what it does best: grandeur, myth, emotional stakes. It may not reinvent the fantasy-myth genre, but it gives enough moments—visual, spiritual, character-driven—to make it a satisfying watch, especially for audiences who enjoy epics steeped in religion and symbolism. As a film to catch in theaters, it delivers more often than it disappoints.