Review: Mirai: Ambitious And Impactful

 

Movie: Mirai
Rating: 3.25/5

Cast: Teja Sajja, Manchu Manoj, Ritika Nayak, Shriya Saran, Getup Sreenu, Jagapathi Babu, Jayaram, Tanja Keller, Pawan Chopra, Sriram Reddy Polasane, Raj Zutshi, Koushik Mahata and others

Director: Karthik Gattamneni

Produced By: People Media Factory

Release Date: 12-09-2025

Story:

Veda, played by Teja Sajja, is a young man chosen to protect King Ashoka's nine sacred scriptures from the evil Black Sword, portrayed by Manchu Manoj. The story revolves around Mirai, a divine weapon created in Lord Rama's Treta Yuga, which holds the key to stopping Black Sword’s dark plans.

Performances:

Teja Sajja delivers a convincing performance as Vedha Prajapati. Manchu Manoj fits well as the menacing Black Sword. Ritika Nayak does well in her supporting role, while Shriya Saran shines as Ambika, one of the most crucial characters in the film. Getup Sreenu adds humor in parts, and Jagapathi Babu, Jayaram, Tanja Keller, Pawan Chopra, Sriram Reddy Polasane, Raj Zutshi, Koushik Mahata, and others play their roles effectively.

What worked for the film:

Director Karthik Gattamneni takes the story of an underdog-turned-superhero, inspired by the legend of Ashoka’s Nine Unknown Men, and drives the narrative with some brilliantly executed sequences.

Highlights of the film include the pre-interval sequence, Vedha’s transformation into Yodha, the antagonist’s backstory, the montage with the Jai Thraya song, and the climax face-off between the hero and the villain.

Music director Gowra Hari delivers an excellent soundtrack, with the background score standing out as one of the film’s biggest strengths. The visual effects team deserves appreciation for high-quality work, especially in the sequences featuring the bird Sampathi.

What did not work for the film:

However, Mirai has a few shortcomings. The comedy in the first half feels ordinary, and the repeated scenes of the hero refusing to embrace his true power become predictable. The entire cop subplot in the second half adds little to the main story. Although the Lord Rama connection is presented well, it could have been explored with more depth and intrigue.

Mirai Review and Verdict:

Karthik Gattamneni’s Mirai features well-placed, high-energy scenes supported by strong technical work. The narrative aims high and nails it in a lot of places, though there are some usual moments mixed in.