ది ప్యారడైజ్ (2026)

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The Paradise is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas. The film stars Nani, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni and Raghav Juyal in the lead roles. In the film, Nani plays the leader of a struggling tribe in 1980s Secunderabad as they battle discrimination and fight for citizenship, challenging systemic oppression.

Production

On 30 March 2024, marking the first anniversary of the release of Dasara (2023), actor Nani, director Srikanth Odela and producer Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner SLV Cinemas announced their reunion for Nani's 33rd film as lead actor. Odela spent an extended period developing the screenplay. Reports stated that he had worked on the script for around two years.

A formal puja ceremony was held on 13 October 2024, coinciding with Dussehra. Three days later, Anirudh Ravichander was officially announced as the film's composer. He reunited with Nani after previously composing for Jersey and Nani's Gang Leader (both 2019). The film's title was subsequently revealed as The Paradise on 6 November 2024.

Nani underwent immense training to achieve a muscular look for the film. His character, Jadal, is presented as a member of the marginalised community at the centre of the story who eventually assumes a leadership role in its struggle. Kayadu Lohar was reported to have joined the project as the female lead in July 2025. She later became officially established as the female lead, Subbulakshmi, with the announcement released in April 2026.

Sonali Kulkarni confirmed to plays Jadal's mother, marking her Telugu film debut. Her involvement was eventually confirmed through promotional material, and Nani later identified the mother-son relationship as an important component of the film. Sampoornesh Babu joined the cast as Biryani, described by the makers as Jadal's best friend. His casting was formally announced in December 2025.

Although the puja ceremony took place in October 2024, the regular principal photography began on 21 June 2025 in Hyderabad. Much of the film was shot on purpose-built sets in Hyderabad, with Ramoji Film City also serving as a major filming location. The first week of filming focused on childhood portions of the story. Nani joined the production shortly, beginning an announced 40-day schedule involving major scenes with the principal cast.

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