I don't believe in pan-India, just good stories that travel, says Teja Sajja on his upcoming release, Mirai directed by Karthik Ghattamneni

From mythological inspirations to martial arts training, Teja Sajja speaks about the ambition behind Mirai, the universality of its story, and why he sees himself as just a common man attempting something big.

Cinematographer Karthik Ghattamneni's upcoming action adventure 'Mirai' has already sparked curiosity across the country, with its promise of scale, fantasy, and rooted Indian storytelling. At the heart of it is Teja Sajja, the young actor who has emerged as a fresh face of big-screen spectacle after the resounding success of HanuMan.

Ask him about the idea of a 'pan-India' film and he's quick to brush away the label. "Honestly, I don't understand this term pan-India," he says. "We are making a film in our mother tongue, Telugu. If the subject is relevant across the nation, then of course we want to release it everywhere. The lines are already blurred -- there's no difference between Telugu or Hindi anymore. With this collaboration, 'Mirai' is as good as a straight Hindi film. We have put in effort to make it look and feel authentic, right down to dubbing and promotions."