Actor Teja Sajja’s action-thriller Mirai has been receiving positive reviews from the audience since its release on September 12, 2025. People are heaping praises on Teja Sajja, who was seen in the titular role in the film. It also marks the comeback of actor Manchu Manoj as the villain opposite Teja Sajja. Amid the star cast, the lead actress of the film, Ritika Nayak, has been garnering attention for her effortless acting.
Who is Mirai’s lead actress, Ritika Nayak?
Born in Delhi into an Odia family, Ritika Nayak completed her schooling at Delhi Public School and went on to pursue her graduation from Delhi University. She started her career in the entertainment industry as a model. In 2019, Ritika won the 12th season of Delhi Times Fresh Face and later became a finalist in Miss Diva 2020.
When Ritika Nayak was mocked for her English
Ritika Nayak is one of the best-groomed actresses in the Telugu film industry. The reason behind it was an unpleasant incident she had faced during her school time. Yes, in a conversation with The Economic Times, Ritika revealed that her English was mocked in school. One of her classmates commented that her ‘pronunciation and vocabulary’ were not good. And since then, she started working on her communication skills and took the criticism positively.
Ritika Nayak’s professional achievements
Ritika made her acting debut in the Telugu film, Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam in 2022. Her debut film got her a nomination for the SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu. After her debut, Ritika did another Telugu film, Hi Nanna, in 2023. Ritika always wished to be an actress and took inspiration from Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra for making a name in the entertainment world.
Ritika Nayak’s role in ‘Mirai’
Mirai features Teja Sajja as the pivotal character, whereas Ritika is seen as the female lead in the film. In the film, Ritika portrays the role of a monk who lives in the Himalayas. It was one of the empowering roles she had always dreamed of. Her character is filled with wisdom and energy, and her nuanced performance brings depth to the story.
Ritika’s performance garnered widespread appreciation from critics and the audience, who were spellbound by her performance. In one of the press meets, Ritika revealed how she was inspired by Teja Sajja’s dedication as despite being injured, he continued shooting. Revealing how she was drawn to the role in Mirai, Ritika said:
“After my debut in Arjuna Kalyanam, I was looking for a stronger character, and Mirai came my way. I instantly loved the energy and depth of my role.”
More about ‘Mirai’
Directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni, Mirai is hailed for its jaw-dropping visuals. Teja Sajja portrays the role of ‘Vedha Prajapati’, an orphan, in the first half and plays the role of ‘Super Yodha’ in the second half. Manchu Manoj plays the role of an antagonist who knows the art of black magic. For the uninitiated, Mirai is the celestial weapon that was forged during Lord Ram’s Treta Yuga. Ritika Nayak portrays the role of ‘Vibha’, a monk who resides in the Himalayas, and Shriya Saran plays the role of ‘Ambika’, the mother of ‘Super Yodha’.
There have been rumours about a sequel. As per the mid-credit scene, the next part has been titled Mirai: Jaithraya. The sequel featured Baahubali fame, Rana Daggubati, who will be a new threat to ‘Vedha’. Mirai: Jaithraya introduced Rana as a dark, powerful villain who has mysterious superpowers.
Have you seen Mirai? What do you think about Ritika Nayak’s performance?
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