Raw Grittiness, High-Stakes Action & An Unconventional Mother-Son Dynamic: Natural Star Nani Captivates Bengaluru Ahead of The Paradise Release on September 24!
Continuing his extensive pan-Indian promotional tour after touching down in Chennai, Natural Star Nani arrived in Bengaluru to interact with the Karnataka media. Re-teaming with director Srikanth Odela after their monumental hit Dasara, the duo's ambitious period action drama The Paradise is mounted on a lavish scale by producer Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas.
With the worldwide theatrical release locked for September 24, 2026, Nani shared his deep emotional connection to the project, the physical and creative intensity behind his look, and why the film offers a theatrical experience unseen in Indian commercial cinema.
"My Most Demanding Film to Date": Nani on The Paradise's World-Building
Addressing the gathering, Nani expressed his gratitude to Karnataka audiences before highlighting the unprecedented scale of the film:
*"Coming to Bengaluru always feels extraordinary. The love and warmth audiences have extended to my films over the years is something I will forever cherish.
'The Paradise' is the most prestigious and grueling project of my entire career. It marks the maximum number of working days I have ever committed to a single film, and undoubtedly the most physically exhausting. We worked without an ounce of compromise to deliver a world that feels completely immersive.
While Indian cinema has seen numerous action dramas, you have never witnessed the intensity, authentic world-building, raw energy, and layered emotions that Srikanth Odela has woven here. The action sequences are pure spectacles meant exclusively for the giant screen."*
— Nani
An Unprecedented Mother-Son Emotional Conflict
Breaking down the thematic core of the film, Nani revealed that raw emotional drama drives the high-voltage action:
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The Emotional Anchor: "At its beating heart, 'The Paradise' is the story of a mother and son. While cinema has explored maternal bonds across generations, the specific conflict, friction, and dynamic between this mother and son will be completely novel and emotionally stirring."
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A Powerhouse Ensemble: Nani lauded the stellar supporting cast, expressing immense pride in sharing screen space with legendary actor Dr. M. Mohan Babu, versatile actress Sonali Kulkarni, and dynamic young talent Raghav, noting that their performances ground the story's dramatic weight.
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The Story Behind the Braids: Addressing his viral, rustic braided hairstyle (Jadal), Nani emphasized that the appearance is deeply tied to the socio-cultural backdrop of the plot, playfully noting that the distinct look might just trigger a brand-new style trend.
Kannada Dubbing by Dheekshith Shetty & Grand Dual-Language Release
Nani also reserved special praise for popular actor Dheekshith Shetty (Dasara co-star):
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A Gesture of Camaraderie: "Despite his packed shooting schedules as a busy actor, Dheekshith Shetty came forward purely out of love to lend his voice for my character in the Kannada version. His dubbing has lent immense local authenticity and emotional fire to my role."
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Simultaneous Rollout: The Paradise will hit Karnataka theatres simultaneously in its original Telugu version as well as the high-quality Kannada dubbed version, ensuring local cinephiles experience the high-octane drama without linguistic barriers.
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Anirudh's Sonic Brilliance: With rockstar Anirudh Ravichander scoring the background score and songs, Nani reaffirmed that the music elevates every emotional conflict and mass confrontation to an ecstatic level.
Backed by roaring pre-release buzz and unmatched theatrical conviction, The Paradise is primed to storm silver screens worldwide on September 24, 2026!
