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Manchu Manoj has been getting positive responses from the audience for his performance in Mirai. The actor, who played the role of the antagonist in Teja Sajja starrer, has recently compared his character Mahabir Lama with Thanos and Ravana. He explained the reason behind his comparisons and stated that the role is so powerful that it can only be beaten by all the Avengers coming together. Here is what the actor said about the character.

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Manchu Manoj, “I’ve seen people in theatres screaming when my character comes on-screen. I came back apprehensive years later, and I believe that receiving such applause and love is devudu ichina daya (God’s grace). I must also thank my wife (Bhuma Mounika) and family for their support.”

He continued, “I am feeling out of this world…like all my doubts have been answered. I was numb before the film’s release, but compared to any of my other films, I feel very confident now after the response to Mirai.”

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Manchu Manoj added, “He’s a lot like Thanos, someone who’s so powerful, he can only be beaten when all the Avengers come together. After Mahabir got control of the nine grandas (texts) left behind by Emperor Ashoka, even the weapon Mirai couldn’t beat him. Shri Ram had to come down to beat him with the bow Kodanda, like he did with Ravana. I don’t see Mahabir as your token villain. What he believed, I believed too when I was playing him. I also realised that there are some things I can agree with him on. He is fighting for equality at the end of the day, he’s angry at God because he blames Him for all the injustice in the world.”

“The violent path he chooses and the anger at God are the only things I don’t agree with. The stunts were fun and easy. What was tough was that, unlike my character, I am religious. I did not want to be disrespectful to God despite my character feeling that anger, and the director (Karthik Gattamneni) ensured we never crossed that line,” Manchu Manoj added.

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Mirai also features Teja Sajja, Ritika Nayak, Shriya Saran, Jagapathi Babu and Jayaram in key roles. It was released in theatres on September 5, 2025. The movie earned Rs 56.75 crore after 5 days of release.