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 film also stars Ritika Nayak, who is garnering widespread attention for her intense portrayal of a monk, earning praise from critics and audiences alike for her screen presence and dedication.
After impressive roles in Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam and Hi Nanna, Ritika delivered a standout performance in Mirai.
Who Is Ritika Nayak?
Born in a middle class Odia family in Delhi, Rithika did her schooling at Delhi Police Public School and then went to Delhi University for her Master’s. She began her entertainment career in 2019 while still in college, winning several modeling competitions that opened doors to acting.
Ritika made her acting debut opposite Vishwak Sen in Ashoka Vanmalo Arjuna Kalyanam and gained recognition for her acting skills. She played the role of Vasudha, which earned her positive reviews and a SIIMA Award nomination for Best Female Debut – Telugu.
In 2023, she appeared in the hit film Hi Nanna, playing the grown up Mahi, alongside Mrunal Thakur and Nani. In her latest release, the Telugu fantasy film Mirai, she plays Vibha and has received praise from both critics and audiences for her screen presence.
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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.
