Teja Sajja’s fantasy action-thriller Mirai is blazing through the box office, pulling in ₹16.50 crore on Sunday alone and lifting its domestic total to ₹44.50 crore in just three days. The Telugu version is holding strong while the Hindi release is gaining steady momentum, setting the stage for what could be one of the biggest blockbusters of the season.
Strong Weekend Surge Boosts Mirai’s Totals
Released on September 12, Mirai had a powerful opening weekend run. It started with ₹13 crore on Friday, followed by ₹15 crore on Saturday. The Sunday jump to ₹16.50 crore sealed its status as a breakout hit of the year.
In only three days, Mirai has crossed ₹44.50 crore at the domestic box office, signaling strong audience approval.
This performance comes despite direct competition from other big titles like Lokah: Chapter 1 and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, making Mirai’s success even more remarkable for a regional-origin fantasy epic.
Telugu Occupancy Numbers Stay Remarkably High
The Telugu version of Mirai has been the primary driver of its massive box office numbers, and its occupancy on Day 3 shows why. The film clocked a striking 75.41% overall occupancy across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday.
Morning shows started with 67% attendance
Afternoon shows jumped to 83%
Evening shows sustained at 81%
Night shows closed at 71%
These strong figures underline the film’s word-of-mouth power in its home market, where repeat audiences are also playing a key role in driving numbers upward.
Hindi Version Finds Its Footing
While the Telugu release is carrying the weight, the Hindi version has quietly been building momentum and now shows encouraging signs of steady growth. On Sunday, it posted an overall occupancy of 30.53% across India.
Morning shows opened at 14% and built up during the day:
Afternoon shows rose to 37%
Evening shows peaked at 42%
Night shows wrapped up at 28%
The gradual rise hints at growing acceptance among Hindi-speaking audiences, which could help Mirai extend its reach in the coming weeks and push it closer to pan-India hit status.
Big-Scale Production Meets Positive Audience Buzz
Mirai is directed and shot by Karthik Gattamneni and stars Teja Sajja as a Super Yodha, a mythical warrior protecting nine sacred scriptures from a dark sorcerer played by Manoj Manchu. Shriya Saran, Jagapathi Babu, Ritika Nayak, and Tanja Keller round out the cast.
The film’s blend of slick action choreography, rich visual effects, and a rooted fantasy storyline has struck a chord with audiences. Packed theatres and positive word-of-mouth have turned it into a major talking point among moviegoers, especially on social media platforms where clips from its action scenes are going viral.
Industry analysts note that Mirai’s consistent promotions, fan-driven buzz, and festival-like theatrical atmosphere have all worked in its favor, helping it hold screens even in the face of stiff competition.
Outlook for the Coming Week
With no major Telugu releases slated for the immediate week ahead, Mirai is poised to continue its strong run at the box office. Trade trackers expect it to cross the ₹60 crore mark within the next few days if current trends hold. The Hindi version will be closely watched to see if it can break out further and add to the film’s national tally.
If momentum continues, Mirai could enter the ₹100 crore club within its second week, putting Teja Sajja in the rare league of young Telugu stars delivering massive commercial hits early in their careers.
Mirai’s success also signals growing audience appetite for big-scale Indian fantasy films, a genre that has often struggled to gain traction domestically. Its performance may open doors for more ambitious stories in the same space.
As Mirai rides this wave, one thing is clear: Teja Sajja has scored the biggest hit of his career yet.
