Pan-India Superhero Rise: Teja Sajja's Mirai Bags 4 SIIMA Trophies After Shattering Global Box-Office Records

One year after thrilling theatrical audiences worldwide, Mirai captured top honors at SIIMA 2026. Bankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad for People Media Factory, the film bagged four prestigious awards: Best Film, Best Actor – Critics for lead star Teja Sajja, Best Cinematography for director Karthik Gattamneni, and Best Actor in a Negative Role for Manoj Manchu.

​The awards circuit success builds on previous recognitions at the Gaddar Telangana Awards and INCA Awards 2026, which praised the project's high production values and visual effects. Teja Sajja’s standout performance cemented his status as a leading pan-Indian star capable of driving back-to-back hits, while Manoj Manchu earned wide acclaim as the formidable antagonist.

The film's dubbed versions resonated strongly beyond traditional Telugu territories, driving global collections past ₹150 crore worldwide and over $3 million in North America, while claiming the title of highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025 in Japan and North India.

​With momentum at an all-time high, People Media Factory and director Karthik Gattamneni have shifted focus to the next chapter. Mirai Part 2 is currently in the pre-production stage and set to go on floors soon.