Chilli) is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by debutant Koratala Siva, and produced by UV Creations.

The film follows Jai (Prabhas), who, after meeting Manasa (Richa Gangopadhyay) in Milan returns to India with the intention of reforming her violent family.

One day, Manasa asks Jai to leave her as she cannot stand the separation from him, because of her family restrictions, if their relationship develops any further.

Uma changes once Manasa's disabled father gains ability to speak to proclaims that Jai should live.

[9] Principal photography for the film began on 1 December 2011 at S. V. P. National Police Academy establishment in Hyderabad.

[11] The filming continued till end of January with action Sequences for climax episodes were canned.

[24] The Small Schedule of the movie was canned at Kutralam in Tamil Nadu on Prabhas, Anushka Shetty and on few lead Cast members.

[25] Ramajogayya Sastry visited the shooting spot of Mirchi at Annapurna Studios where a song was canned on Prabhas and Anushka Shetty with Dance Master Prem Rakshith.

[26] The visual effects of the movie was done by Light Line Entertainments in which a foreign location was creatively visualised.

[29] All lyrics are written by Ramajogayya SastryAP Herald gave a review stating "Devi Sri Prasad started this year giving chart-buster songs to music lovers, this album surely stands as one of the best audio in Prabhas films.

[31] The movie released worldwide on 8 February 2013 amidst high expectations as it is the biggest outing of Prabhas.

The movie has beaten the record of Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (SVSC) and Naayak, which had released in 69 and 54 screens, respectively, in the country.

[33] Mirchi overseas rights sold to a leading distribution company Great India Films, USA.

Some information is that Mirchi overseas rights sold for ₹ 2 Crores to Great India Films.

The teaser got viral response across web and it has raised the expectations among the fans and movie buffs.

[38] Mirchi received positive reviews from critics, praising the performances (particularly Prabhas & Sampath Raj), Siva’s direction, emotional weight of the story, soundtrack, background score & action set pieces.

Jalapathy Gudelli gave the film 3.25 stars out of 5, concluding his review that "Mirchi showcases Prabhas in different avatar.

[41] Way2movies also gave a rating of 3.25/5, giving the verdict that "Prabhas rocks the show in this decent yet formulaic commercial entertainer".

[42] Super good movies gave the film 3 stars in a scale of 5, reviewing that "Go and Watch Mirchi, It entertains both Class and Mass.

[5][6] John Abraham, actor turned producer has acquired the Hindi remake rights of Mirchi from the makers.