Last Updated:September 09, 2025, 09:06 IST

CBFC clears Karthik Gattamaneni’s film Mirai starring Teja Sajja with U/A certificate.

A poster of Mirai.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially cleared Mirai, the highly anticipated pan-Indian film directed by Karthik Gattamaneni and starring Teja Sajja in the lead role, for theatrical release with a U/A certificate. The announcement comes amid growing excitement surrounding the film, which has been generating buzz for its superhero-inspired storyline, and star-studded cast. The film is scheduled to open globally on September 12.

Mirai cleared by CBFC

Confirming the news, Teja Sajja took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the update with fans. He wrote, “#MIRAI Censored with ????/????. A CLEAN FILM for KIDS, FAMILIES and ALL SECTIONS OF AUDIENCE to experience Action, Emotion & Devotion on the big screens. GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 12th SEPTEMBER.”

The U/A certification indicates that the film is suitable for a family audience, with parental guidance advised for children below 12.

All we know about Mirai

The makers have steadily revealed key characters in the lead-up to release. Recently, they confirmed that veteran actor Jagapathi Babu will appear as Angama Bali, described as the protector of Tantra. Earlier, it was disclosed that Ritika Nayak plays the role of Vibha. The cast also includes Manoj Manchu as the antagonist, while Shriya Saran and Jayaram are set to appear in pivotal roles.

Director Karthik Gattamaneni, who is also credited as the cinematographer, has shaped both the visual and narrative vision of the film. He is joined by Manibabu Karanam, who has contributed to both the story and dialogues. The film’s artistic landscape has been designed by Sri Nagendra Tangala as art director, while Sujith Kumar Kolli serves as executive producer.

Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under People Media Factory, Mirai represents the banner’s latest pan-India venture. The studio has previously delivered successes such as Karthikeya 2 and Jaat. Industry sources have noted that the film is expected to be a landmark entry in the Indian superhero genre, backed by extensive VFX work and large-scale visuals.

Mirai is slated for a worldwide release on September 12, 2025. The film will be available in eight languages and released in both 2D and 3D formats. The North India release will be presented by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions.

Shooting in minus 18 degrees!

Teja Sajja, who plays the lead in director Karthik Gattamaneni’s Mirai, had earlier claimed that they shot in temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees for certain sequences in the film. In an interview with IANS, Teja Sajja said, “We shot certain important sequences of the film in the Himalayas. The temperatures there were freezing. They were as low as minus 18 degrees.”

Going on to disclose that he felt the biting cold while shooting these sequences, Teja Sajja said, “I would be wearing boots and several layers of clothing including thermals. But despite all that, I would feel like as if scores of needles were pricking my feet every time I took a step.”

The actor added that the unit shot in biting cold for three days.