Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Mirai Strengthens Telugu Cinema’s Growing Presence in Japan
Mirai is a new Telugu film starring Teja Sajja.
Before it has been released, many people in Japan have already booked tickets.
This has placed it among the ten best-performing Indian films for first-day bookings there.
Mirai is currently ahead of Dhurandhar 2 and close to Tiger Zinda Hai in the rankings.
More bookings can still happen because two days remain.
Teja Sajja’s earlier film, HanuMan, also reached Japanese audiences.
HanuMan reportedly earned about Rs 1 crore in Japan.
Mirai’s fantasy story, mythology and big visuals may be attracting Japanese viewers.
The film’s early performance could help Telugu cinema become even more popular in Japan.
Teja Sajja’s Mirai has entered Japan’s Top 10 Indian films for Day 1 advance bookings.
The film currently ranks ahead of Dhurandhar 2 and is nearing Tiger Zinda Hai.
Two days of advance bookings remain, leaving room for Mirai to climb higher.
Sajja’s HanuMan reportedly collected around Rs 1 crore in Japan after its release there.
Producer TG Vishwa Prasad says the response reflects Telugu cinema’s expanding international appeal.
- Who
- Teja Sajja stars in Mirai, while producer TG Vishwa Prasad commented on its overseas response.
- What
- Mirai entered Japan’s Top 10 Indian films for Day 1 advance bookings.
- When
- Before its theatrical release, with two days of advance bookings still remaining.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- The film’s fantasy setting, Indian mythology and large-scale visual spectacle appear to be attracting Japanese audiences, reflecting growing interest in Telugu cinema.
- Film
- Mirai
- Lead actor
- Teja Sajja
- Market
- Japan
- Current ranking
- Top 10 among Indian films for Day 1 advance bookings
- Films surpassed
- Dhurandhar 2
- Nearby ranking
- Closing in on Tiger Zinda Hai
- Earlier Japanese release
- HanuMan reportedly collected around Rs 1 crore in Japan
- Producer
- TG Vishwa Prasad