
Mirai(2025)
Telugu166 mins
Following the historic Kalinga battle, where King Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty emerged as the winner, he chose to walk the path of peace instead of continuing warfare. Yet, the kingdom appointed nine warriors to protect some ancient scriptures rumored to have the ability to make someone divine or godlike.
Director:Karthik Ghattamaneni
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 12 September 2025
- Director
- Karthik Ghattamaneni
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
After winning a huge battle, a king decides to stop fighting and seek peace. However, his kingdom still assigns nine special warriors to guard some very old and powerful holy texts.
“Nine warriors. One secret. A power that could make a god.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
166Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date12 September 2025
Also Known As未来 · 未來 · Mirayi · మిరై
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1




Ritika NayakVibha
→#2K
Kishore TirumalaC I Ashok
→#3
PrabhasVoice
→#4
#5K
Karthikeya DevYoung Mahabir Lama
→T
Teja SajjaVedha Prajapati
→#6R
Raj ZutshiBanshi
→#7
#8R
Raghu RamYesu Daddy
→P
Pawan ChopraK N Bagchi
→#9
Manchu ManojMahabhir Lama
→#10
Rana DaggubatiJaithraya
→#11K
Karthik GhattamaneniDirector
→#12
T
T G Vishwa PrasadCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mirai
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhas & Rana Daggubati (4 films together), and Teja Sajja & Getup Srinu (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mirai' means 'future' in Japanese, hinting at a possible connection between ancient Indian history and futuristic themes.
- Director Karthik Ghattamaneni is the son of veteran Telugu actor Mahesh Babu, making this his debut feature film.
- The story draws inspiration from lesser-known folklore about the 'Nine Guardians' believed to have protected sacred texts after Ashoka's reign.
- Parts of the movie were shot in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh to depict untouched ancient landscapes.
- The screenplay was workshopped for over two years to blend historical events with fantasy elements seamlessly.
- A special martial arts trainer was hired to choreograph authentic combat styles for the nine warrior characters.
- The film's soundtrack includes a rare traditional instrument called the 'Swaramandal' to enhance the mythological atmosphere.