A still of Teja Sajja at IFFI 2024 
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Teja Sajja receives outstanding recognition at IFFI 2024

Teja Sajja’s HanuMan was screened at IFFI 2024 and it received immense acclaim for its rooted narrative 

Aditya Devulapally

Tejja Sajja received outstanding recognition at IFFI 2024 after the screening of his mythology-based superhero film HanuMan’s screening. The film, set in the fictional village of Anjanadri, narrates the journey of Hanumanthu, a petty thief who gains divine powers from Hanuman’s blood. This transformation sets the stage for an epic clash with a self-proclaimed superhero, intertwining mythology, courage, and human resilience.

Teja Sajja expressed pride in portraying a character deeply rooted in Indian culture while resonating with international audiences familiar with similar mythological figures. HanuMan, written and directed by Prasanth Varma, was a blockbuster across pan-Indian languages. Talking about his role with the film, he said, “Delivering meaningful narratives is not just a goal but also a responsibility. HanuMan is not just a film, it’s a tribute to our cultural roots and traditions.” The sequel to the film titled, Jai HanuMan starring Rishab Shetty, is in production. 

Teja Sajja is coming up with Mirai, a two-part historical superhero action drama. The epic action saga is helmed by cinematographer-turned director Karthik Gattamaneni. The film is being bankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad and co-produced by Vivek Kuchibotla under the banner of People Media Factory. Talking about this film, Sajja said, “Mirai is a fantasy action-adventure, you are going to be surprised once we release the content.”

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