Key Points

Teja Sajja endured extreme -18°C temperatures while filming Mirai in the Himalayas. He described feeling like needles were pricking his feet despite wearing thermal layers. The film is directed by Karthik Gattamaneni and features Manoj Manchu as the villain. Mirai releases worldwide on September 12 in eight languages.

Key Points: Teja Sajja Shot Mirai in Minus 18 Degrees Himalayas

  • Shot crucial sequences for 3 days in freezing Himalayan conditions
  • Film features Manoj Manchu as antagonist with Shriya Saran
  • Directed and shot by Karthik Gattamaneni with epic VFX scale
  • Scheduled for September 12 release in 8 languages
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We shot scenes in minus 18 degrees for Mirai, says Teja Sajja (IANS Exclusive)

Hanu-Man star Teja Sajja reveals filming Mirai in brutal -18°C Himalayan cold, describing needle-like pain despite layers of thermal clothing.

"I would feel like as if scores of needles were pricking my feet every time I took a step - Teja Sajja"

Chennai, Sep 6

Actor Teja Sajja, who plays the lead in director Karthik Gattamaneni's eagerly awaited pan Indian film, 'Mirai', has now disclosed that they shot in temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees for certain sequences in the film.

In an exclusive interview to IANS, Teja Sajja disclosed, "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 disclosed that the unit shot in biting cold for three days. The film has triggered huge expectations among both fans and film buffs.

For the unaware, actor Teja Sajja is coming up with his next big venture, Mirai, after creating a massive impact with the pan India blockbuster, 'Hanu-Man'. Mirai, which is being mounted on an epic scale, is being produced by leading production house People Media Factory, with filmmaker Karthik Gattamaneni at the helm.

Bankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad, 'Mirai', sources claim, will be a revolution in the superhero genre.

For the unaware, Manoj Manchu plays the menacing antagonist in this film, which will also feature Shriya Saran, Jayaram, and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles.

Director Karthik Gattamaneni is not only Mirai's director but also its cinematographer. The film’s screenplay has been crafted by Karthik himself, with Manibabu Karanam contributing both to writing and the dialogues. The world of Mirai has been brought to life with rich visual detail, thanks to Sri Nagendra Tangala, who heads the art department, while Sujith Kumar Kolli has been serving as the film's Executive Producer.

Produced by People Media Factory, the creative force behind blockbusters like Karthikeya 2 and Jaat, Mirai will be a bold step forward in the studio's Pan-India journey. Pointing out that the teaser showcased stunning visuals and cinematic scale, sources say the movie will have a record number of VFX shots.

Scheduled for a worldwide release on September 12, Mirai will hit theatres in eight languages, available in both 2D and 3D formats.

- IANS

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Shreya B
The needle-pricking feet description gave me chills! Respect to all the crew members who worked in such extreme conditions. Indian cinema is really pushing boundaries with such dedication.
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Aryan P
Hope the extreme weather shooting translates to amazing visuals on screen. The teaser already looked spectacular. Fingers crossed this lives up to the hype!
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Priya S
While I appreciate the dedication, I hope the production team took proper safety measures for the cast and crew. Extreme cold can be dangerous, especially for longer shooting schedules.
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Michael C
As someone who's experienced -20°C weather, I can confirm it feels exactly like needles pricking your skin. Major respect to the team for pushing through. The Himalayan backdrop should make for breathtaking visuals!
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Kavya N
The cast looks amazing - Teja Sajja, Shriya Saran, Jayaram, and Jagapathi Babu! And Manoj Manchu as villain? Perfect casting! Already booked my tickets for first day first show! 💫

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