Tollywood
Teja Sajja's Mirai Creates History: Shatters 2026 TRP Records and Dominates OTT Globally
BY SACNILK
Superhero Teja Sajja has once again proven his massive pull across all platforms.After a stellar theatrical run, his fantasy action-adventure Mirai has created history on the small screen.The World Television Premiere on Star Maa registered a sensational 9.1+ TRP rating, the highest for any film in 2026 so far, with viewership peaking at a staggering 10.80 during the final hour. Following the styled format of recent industry milestones, here is the breakdown of the film's unprecedented digital performance: Mirai: OTT Milestones & Digital Records 1. Streaming Dominance (Jio Hotstar): Major Record (Clocked over 200 Million streaming minutes within initial weeks) 2. Global Trending: International Success (Trended at the top in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand) 4. Hindi Market Reach: Top Performer (Emerged as Star Gold's highest-rated film of the year) Mirai remains one of the most profitable films of its year, particularly notable for its strong performance in the overseas market for a young star. According to the final trade reports, the film's worldwide gross stands at a massive ₹144.21 Crore. In the domestic market, the film performed exceptionally well, collecting an India Net of ₹94.86 Crore and an India Gross of ₹111.41 Crore. Its overseas performance was equally impressive, adding ₹32.8 Crore to the total, ultimately earning it a well-deserved SuperHit status at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Achieving a 9.1+ TRP in the current era of rapid OTT releases is a rare feat.While historically movies like Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (29.4) and Sarileru Neekevvaru (23.4) set untouchable records, the milestone Mirai achieved is part of an elite 9.0+ Club for the 2024–2026 period. Here are the movies that achieved similar or higher television milestones in recent years: Recent Indian Cinema: The 9.0+ TRP Club (2024–2026) 1. Sankranthiki Vasthunnam (2025): All-Time Record (Massive 18.22 Combined TRP [15.92 SD + 2.3 HD] on Zee Telugu) 2. Pushpa 2: The Rule (2025): Mega Blockbuster (Smashed records with a 12.61 TRP on Star Maa) 3. Hanu-Man (2024): Blockbuster (Registered 10.26 Urban and 9.11 U+R on Zee Telugu) 4. Thandel (2025): SuperHit (Achieved a strong 10.32 TRP on Star Maa) 5. Amaran (2025): SuperHit (Strong family viewership resulting in a 9.19 TRP) 6. Mirai (2026): Historic Hit (Registered 9.10+ TRP, peaking at a thunderous 10.80) Directed and cinematographed by Karthik Gattamneni, Mirai (meaning Future) is a high-octane fantasy superhero film that blends Indian history with modern spectacle. The film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, with a powerful background score and music by Gowra Hari. The story follows Vedha Prajapati (played by Teja Sajja), a young orphan who discovers he is the prophesied Super Yodha. He is tasked with protecting nine sacred scriptures (Grandhas) of Emperor Ashoka—which hold the divine power to turn mortals into deities—from the ruthless antagonist Mahabir Lama, also known as the Black Sword (played by Manchu Manoj). The star-studded cast also includes Ritika Nayak, Jagapathi Babu, Jayaram, and Shriya Saran.Enhancing the cinematic experience, the film features a powerful cameo by Rana Daggubati and special voiceover narration by Prabhas.
