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Mirai’ Sets Sept. 12 Rollout as Karan Johar Defends Bollywood and Recalls ‘Takht’

A Mumbai press event underscored Dharma’s Hindi rollout, spotlighting the team’s cultural positioning.

Overview

  • The film opens worldwide on September 12 with Dharma Productions presenting the Hindi version as part of a pan-India release.
  • The CBFC cleared Mirai with a U/A 16+ certificate and a runtime of 169 minutes.
  • At the press meet, Karan Johar said box office outcomes have no rules and cautioned that not every musical or newcomer-led film will mirror Saiyaara.
  • Johar described the shelving of his historical project Takht as “very heartbreaking” and said every film has its own time and fate.
  • Lead actor Teja Sajja defended the film’s use of itihasa, noting the trailer’s religious imagery is brief and stressing its broader action‑adventure frame.