New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Actor Manoj Manchu needs no introduction in the Telugu film industry. After a gap of almost a decade, Manchu is back with a bang as Mahabir Lama, aka The Black Sword, in Mirai.

In an interview with Livemint, Manchu reveals it was director Karthik Gattamneni and his vision that made him say yes to the film.

He said about his powerful role, "To beat this character, Lord Rama had to come down. The character is equal to Ravan."

Manoj Manchu also reveals why he was taken aback after reading the script.

"My family and I are very religious. We are Shiva's bhakt. When the director told me that I had to fight against God, it took me a minute; that's why, before the release, I visited temples, as many as possible."

After M...