Teja Sajja's new fantasy drama, Mirai, has taken the box office by storm on its opening day, September 12, 2025. Early estimates and reports indicate a strong start, with the film earning over ₹12 crore in India across all languages. This marks a career-best opening for Teja Sajja, surpassing the opening day collection of his previous blockbuster, Hanu-Man.

Directed by Karthik Gattamneni, Mirai is a Telugu film that has been released in multiple languages, including Hindi. The film's premise blends mythology, action, and cutting-edge visual effects, creating a spectacle that has resonated with audiences. Mirai revolves around a young warrior tasked with protecting nine sacred scriptures that hold the secret to immortality and can transform mortals into deities. The film explores themes of human values, including compassion, ethics, hatred, and greed.

The film has received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual effects and action sequences but criticism for its emotionally distant storytelling. However, audience reception appears to be largely positive, with many praising the film's unique blend of mythology and modern superhero elements.

Mirai recorded impressive occupancy rates in Telugu regions, with an overall occupancy of 63.52%. Morning shows had 56.20% occupancy, afternoon shows at 63.61%, and evening shows climbing to 70.75%. The highest turnout was in the Mahbubnagar region, where theaters reported 100% occupancy. The Hindi version registered 8.81% occupancy on its first day.

The film's strong opening day performance suggests positive word-of-mouth, which could lead to a successful first weekend. Mirai has emerged as Teja Sajja's highest opening film, exceeding Hanu-Man, which collected around ₹8 crore on its first day. The film is expected to perform well in its first weekend, with strong growth on Saturday and Sunday.

Mirai's cast includes Teja Sajja, Manchu Manoj, and Ritika Nayak in the lead roles. Manchu Manoj plays the antagonist, Mahabir, wielding a cursed black sword. Other prominent cast members include Jagapathi Babu, Shriya Saran, and Jayaram.

The film's technical aspects have been lauded, with Gowra Hari's music and Karthik Gattamneni's cinematography receiving praise. The visual effects, created on a reported budget of ₹60 crore, have been described as impressive and seamlessly integrated into the narrative.

Mirai is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under People Media Factory. The film's narrative combines elements of Hindu mythology with modern storytelling techniques, creating a unique cinematic experience. Despite some criticism regarding its predictable storyline and emotional depth, Mirai has been praised for its racy storytelling, high-voltage action, and mesmerizing mythological sequences.