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Mirai’s finale unravels the mystery of the Black Sword, the 9 powerful tomes, and how Vedha emerges as the true warrior destined to save the world.
Emperor Ashoka’s Nine Unknown Men is inspiration behind Mirai Movie
If Indian cinema has taught us anything, it’s that superheroes fused with mythology create cinematic gold. Mirai, starring Teja Sajja as Vedha, follows this proven formula, blending fantasy, VFX spectacle, and Hindu mythological references into a high-stakes story of destiny, power, and sacrifice. The film embraces familiar tropes: a reluctant hero, centuries-old evil, and magical weapons but adds its own twists that keep audiences guessing until the final act.
The Black Sword and the 9 Tomes
The story of Mirai begins centuries ago during the legendary Kalinga War. Ashoka, depicted as a warrior endowed with magical powers, splits his abilities into nine sacred tomes to prevent misuse. Eight are handed to regional leaders, while the ninth, granting immortality, is entrusted to a priest. Over the centuries, powerful figures such as Genghis Khan and Adolf Hitler attempted to seize the tomes but failed. In modern times, Mahabir Lama, aka the Black Sword (played by Manchu Manoj), resurfaces with six tomes already in his grasp. His ambition: combine all nine tomes to become an unstoppable dark god.
Vedha’s mother, Ambika (Shriya Saran), a clairvoyant sage, foresees the Black Sword’s rise. She consults Agastya, an immortal sage, who reveals the solution: her unborn child, Vedha, is destined to wield the legendary weapon Mirai. To prepare him, she must abandon him, allowing him to grow strong under hardship. Vedha’s journey from orphaned crook to warrior is guided by Vibha (Ritika Nayak), whose own clairvoyant abilities help locate him.
Vedha’s Journey to Power
Vedha, unaware of his destiny, initially lives a small-time criminal life. His latent abilities manifest in moments of heroism, such as saving children from a potential accident. When Vibha arrives, she begins to guide him toward understanding his purpose. Concurrently, the Black Sword’s rampage escalates, showcasing his dark powers in locations like Japan and Morocco. Vedha encounters relentless attacks and narrowly survives, discovering his connection to the Mirai weapon and the prophecy foretold by his mother.
Training under Agastya, Vedha learns to channel the Mirai, a weapon akin to Lord Rama’s bow. But the final confrontation pushes him beyond his limits. Mahabir, having absorbed all tomes except one, threatens global annihilation using cursed bracelets to control devotees during the Kumbh Mela. Vedha’s mastery of Mirai allows him to counteract the chaos, culminating in a climactic battle aboard a runaway train and later on Kamakhya Island.
The Climactic Battle and Resolution
Vedha and Mahabir face off in a brutal showdown. Mahabir temporarily gains the upper hand, wielding the tomes’ combined power. Vedha, inspired by his mother’s earlier sacrifice, taps into his inner strength and invokes nature itself for aid. The Mirai weapon channels this power, enabling Vedha to defeat the Black Sword. The magical energy restores balance, frees controlled devotees, and confirms Vedha’s transformation from ordinary man to divine warrior.
The film closes with Vedha fully embracing his destiny, holding Mirai aloft as the symbol of courage, duty, and righteousness. The 9th tome remains safeguarded, leaving room for potential sequels while giving audiences closure on Vedha’s heroic arc. Mirai successfully combines high-octane action, mythology, and fantasy, cementing its place as a visually stunning, mythologically rich adventure.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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September 13, 2025, 01:01 IST
