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‘Mirai’ Hits Theaters With Mythic Action, Teases Sequel in Mid‑Credits

The pan-India fantasy centers on a prophesied protector of Ashoka’s nine tomes.

Overview

  • The film opened in theaters on Friday, drawing immediate post-release coverage focused on its world-building and finale setup.
  • Directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni, it stars Teja Sajja as Vedha and Manchu Manoj as the Black Sword, with Ritika Nayak and Shriya Saran in pivotal roles.
  • The narrative taps a mythic conceit in which Emperor Ashoka’s powers were divided into nine sacred texts that a modern antagonist seeks to reunite.
  • Reports emphasize large-scale, VFX-driven set pieces involving a mass pilgrimage, a high-speed train and a showdown on a remote island.
  • A mid-credit scene points to a follow-up titled Mirai: Jaithraya, while one outlet reports Rana Daggubati is linked to the next antagonist, a detail not yet widely corroborated.