Nani has opened up about his latest pan-Indian film The Paradise, revealing that beneath the intense action and violence seen in its promotional material lies a beautiful and emotional mother-son story. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film is confirmed for a worldwide theatrical release on September 24, 2026.
The makers have dismissed speculation surrounding another possible postponement and said the entire team is working around the clock to ensure that The Paradise releases on September 24 as scheduled. After two earlier changes to the release plan, producer Sudhakar Cherukuri has assured audiences that there will be no further delay.
Nani also confirmed that The Paradise will not have a theatrical trailer. The makers want audiences to discover the film directly in cinemas without revealing more of its story. The final cut has a runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes.
| Details | The Paradise |
|---|---|
| Movie | The Paradise |
| Lead Actor | Nani |
| Nani’s Character | Jadal |
| Director & Writer | Srikanth Odela |
| Producer | Sudhakar Cherukuri |
| Banner | SLV Cinemas |
| Villain | Raghav Juyal as Vikram Malik |
| Key Cast | Sampoornesh Babu, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Easwari Rao, Raja Ravindra, Tanikella Bharani, M.S. Chowdhary, Ram Jagan |
| Music | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Cinematography | CH Sai |
| Editing | Naveen Nooli |
| Production Design | Avinash Kolla |
| Runtime | 2 Hours 49 Minutes |
| Trailer | No Trailer Planned |
| Languages | Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, English, Spanish |
| Worldwide Release Date | September 24, 2026 |
Nani About The Paradise – More Than Violence
The teaser and other promotional material for The Paradise have presented an intense world filled with action, aggression and violence. However, Nani says that is only one layer of the movie.
According to the actor, The Paradise is fundamentally built around a beautiful relationship between a mother and her son.
Nani explained that audiences may expect an extremely violent movie after watching the teaser, but the emotion behind that violence is more important than the violence itself.
The emotional foundation of the story is expected to give a different context to the powerful action sequences when audiences experience the complete film in theatres.
The Paradise Release Date Is September 24
The Paradise will release worldwide in theatres on September 24, 2026, with the makers firmly reiterating the date amid speculation about the film’s schedule.
The project had previously required two changes to its release plans. Producer Sudhakar Cherukuri has now dismissed the latest rumours and confirmed that the movie will arrive on the announced date.
Nani said the entire team has been working 24/7 on the final stages of the film since locking the September 24 release.
The actor added that the team is making every effort to deliver the adrenaline rush and theatrical thrill expected from a film of this scale while bringing Srikanth Odela’s vision to the screen without compromise.
No Trailer for The Paradise
One of the notable decisions taken by the makers is to release The Paradise without a conventional trailer.
Srikanth Odela believes the film should not reveal too much of its world and story before release and that audiences should experience it directly on the big screen.
Nani also explained that the limited time available before release contributed to the decision not to prepare and launch a trailer.
The teaser and other promotional material will therefore remain the primary visual previews ahead of the September 24 theatrical release.
The Paradise Runtime Is 2 Hours 49 Minutes
The final cut of The Paradise has a runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes.
The movie took longer to complete than initially anticipated. Nani acknowledged that while the team managed to communicate everything they wanted through the film, the production required more time than originally planned.
With the release date now locked, post-production and other final-stage work are progressing rapidly.
A Revolutionary Emotional Story, Says Srikanth Odela
Director Srikanth Odela describes The Paradise as a revolutionary emotional film.
Along with the mother-son relationship, the story explores the experiences of a marginalised community. It deals with people who fought for their country only to later realise that they had no place within the same country, eventually forcing them to fight back.
While discussing the idea behind the film, Srikanth also referred to poet Kaloji’s thought that birth and death belong to the individual, while life itself belongs to the country.
This social and emotional layer forms an important foundation beneath the movie’s large-scale action.
Nani as Jadal – A Major Mass Transformation
Nani plays Jadal in The Paradise, with the character being presented as one of the biggest mass avatars of the actor’s career.
The previously released teaser showcased Jadal through explosive action, powerful dialogues and large-scale visuals.
Nani’s intense scream in the teaser also generated considerable discussion. The actor says viewers will understand the complete emotion behind that moment only when they see the sequence within the flow of the movie.
The Paradise Was Nani’s Most Exhausting Film
Nani described The Paradise as one of the most physically and mentally exhausting films of his career.
Authentically creating the Telangana setting was one of the challenges faced by the team, just as it had been while making Dasara.
The elaborate action sequences were particularly demanding. Nani also had to perform complex action while maintaining the character’s long-haired appearance.
The actor said several members of the team, including himself and Sampoornesh Babu, sustained injuries while filming action sequences. According to Nani, everyone involved pushed themselves to deliver their best for the movie.
Nani and Srikanth Odela Reunite After Dasara
The Paradise marks the reunion of Nani and Srikanth Odela after Dasara.
Dasara established their filmmaker-actor combination, while The Paradise expands their collaboration onto a much bigger pan-Indian canvas.
Sudhakar Cherukuri, who produced Dasara, is also producing The Paradise under the SLV Cinemas banner.
Srikanth Odela has positioned the new film as a much larger cinematic experience while retaining a strong emotional and culturally rooted story.
Raghav Juyal as Vikram Malik
Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal plays the antagonist Vikram Malik in The Paradise.
His character glimpse had previously introduced a striking villain opposite Nani’s Jadal and generated attention for their upcoming confrontation.
The film also features Sampoornesh Babu, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Easwari Rao, Raja Ravindra, Tanikella Bharani, M.S. Chowdhary and Ram Jagan in important roles.
Nani About Mohan Babu
Nani also spoke about veteran actor Mohan Babu, who plays a crucial role in the movie.
Addressing perceptions surrounding the veteran star, Nani said his experience of working closely with Mohan Babu showed him a very innocent and childlike side to the actor’s personality.
Mohan Babu’s role is among the key characters audiences will discover when the film arrives in theatres.
Anirudh Ravichander Reunites With Nani
Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music for The Paradise, marking his third collaboration with Nani.
The duo previously worked together on Jersey and Gang Leader.
Nani also praised Srikanth Odela’s instinct for music. According to the actor, the director has a clear understanding of the type of voice and singer required for individual songs and shares his musical ideas and recorded references with Anirudh.
The songs released from The Paradise have already generated attention, while Nani says even he is excited to discover how the complete soundtrack will translate to the theatrical experience.
Eight-Language Worldwide Release
The Paradise is being prepared as a major global release in eight languages — Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, English and Spanish.
The multilingual strategy reflects the scale of the project and the makers’ ambition to take Nani and Srikanth Odela’s film to audiences beyond the traditional South Indian markets.
The Paradise Technical Crew
Srikanth Odela handles the writing and direction, while Sudhakar Cherukuri produces the film under SLV Cinemas.
CH Sai handles cinematography, with Anirudh Ravichander composing the music. Naveen Nooli is the editor and Avinash Kolla handles production design.
Saregama holds the audio rights, First Show handles marketing and Sabari serves as PRO.
The Paradise Gears Up for September 24 Worldwide Release
With its final cut locked at 2 hours and 49 minutes, no trailer planned and the team working around the clock on the finishing stages, The Paradise is heading towards its confirmed September 24, 2026 worldwide theatrical release.
While the teaser has highlighted Nani’s fierce transformation as Jadal and the film’s violent action world, Nani says audiences will ultimately discover something more emotional at its core — the relationship between a mother and her son and the story of a marginalised community fighting for its place.
For Nani and Srikanth Odela, The Paradise is also their ambitious reunion after Dasara, combining mass cinema, action and social themes with a deeply emotional story.
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