Teja Sajja established himself as a successful actor in India with his hit movie ‘Hanuman’. He has now returned to the big screen with his new superhero film ‘Mirai’, which has also been receiving an amazing response. The makers of ‘Mirai’ have blended the genres of adventure, action and mythology and promise to show an entertaining flick.
Early Opening Day Performance in India
According to Sacnilk, Mirai earned Rs 7.44 crore net in India across all languages by 7:30 PM on its first day. These are early live figures, and final day estimates are expected by 10 PM. Made on a budget of under Rs 100 crore, the film’s opening weekend will play a crucial role in determining its commercial performance.
Pre-release hype was strong, with worldwide ticket sales reportedly crossing Rs 7 crore gross even before its official release.
Comparison with HanuMan Day 1
Teja’s previous blockbuster, HanuMan (January 2024), set a high benchmark:
- HanuMan Premieres: Rs 4.15 crore India net
- HanuMan Day 1 (Friday): Rs 8.05 crore India net
- HanuMan Total Day 1 (including premieres): Rs 12.2 crore India net
- HanuMan Day 1 Worldwide Gross: Rs 23.5 crore
- HanuMan Day 1 Overseas Collection: Rs 9.45 crore
In comparison, Mirai’s early Day 1 numbers of Rs 7.44 crore in India and $350K overseas show a promising start, though surpassing HanuMan’s record remains a tall order. Evening and night shows will be critical in determining its final opening day total.
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About Mirai:
The movie focuses on a warrior who has been given the task of protecting nine sacred scriptures that can turn any mortal into a deity.
In an interview with OTTplay, Teja revealed how he got cast in ‘Mirat’ after ‘Hanuman’. He shared, “Post the success of HanuMan, my director Karthik Ghattamaneni, approached me with Mirai. He briefly narrated the story and started pointing out all the difficulties we would face while shooting the film. He had so many doubts and listed them one after the other, and I later understood that he was testing whether I was willing to go the extra mile and give the time this project required. The moment he stopped, I told him that Mirai would happen, exactly the way he had dreamt it.”
Apart from Teja Sajja, ‘Mirai’ also stars Manchu Manoj, Ritika Nayak and Shriya Saran in the lead roles. Manchu Manoj is seen as the main antagonist of the film.
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