One of the most looked forward Telugu films of 2026 is The Paradise with Nani and Dasara.The film was directed by Srikanth Odela. The film is presented as a whirl of action drama,with Nani in the role of a different character of Jadal, which is quite different from his earlier characters. The film also features a strong ensemble of Raghav Juyal, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar and Sonali Kulkarni. Another star attraction for the project is Anirudh Ravichandran, who has composed the music. The Paradise is being directed by Srikanth Odela, produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri for the SLV Cinemas film company and distributed worldwide by SLV Films.
The Paradise Movie Overview
| Category | Information |
| Movie Name | The Paradise |
| Release Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Lead Cast | Nani, Raghav Juyal, Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni |
| Writer | Srikanth Odela, Thota Srinivas, Vinay Sagar Jonnala, others |
| Director | Srikanth Odela |
| Producer | Sudhakar Cherukuri |
| Genre | Action Drama |
| Language | Telugu |
| Platform | Theatrical Release |
Theatrical Release
The Paradise is set in the midst of a marginalized community, and discusses issues of identity, struggle, discrimination and belonging. Nani, whose character is named Jadal, becomes so engrossed in the struggle for recognition and dignity of the community that he falls in love with her. The film also has an emotional undercurrent as it takes place between a mother and son, adding more emotion to the promotional action-heavy film.
The Paradise Cast & Crew
Nani stars as Jadal and Raghav Juyal as Vikram Malik, one of the leading antagonists of the film. Other members of the cast include Mohan Babu as Shikanja Maalik, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, Easwari Rao, Sampoornesh Babu and many more. Keerthy Suresh also appears in the film in a special appearance.
Thota Srinivas is the writer and the writer-director is Srikanth Odela. Sudhakar Cherukuri produced the movie under Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas. This is handled by Anirudh Ravichander, who has also handled the music, CH Sai, who has also handled the cinematography and Navin Nooli for editing. Other members of the production team are production designer Avinash Kolla and VFX supervisor Naresh Yalla.
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Casting members and their character:
| Casting | Character |
| Nani | Jadal Zamana |
| Raghav Juyal | Vikram Malik |
| Kayadu Lohar | Subbalakshmi |
| Mohan Babu | Shikanja Maalik |
| Sonali Kulkarni | Sammakka |
The Paradise Story & Plot
The story of The Paradise is about Jadal, a man who is attached to a group of individuals who have been denied their rights and a role in society. Official descriptions suggest that the community suffers from institutional discrimination and lack of recognition and citizenship. This social struggle is an integral component of the main story of the film.
Meanwhile, The Paradise director Srikanth Odela has insisted that it is an emotional tale of a mother and son. The narrative, then, seems to be like a personal expression and a collective effort of a community’s fight. The makers have diligently kept a number of plot details shrouded in mystery and instead given glimpses, songs and teaser of the whole story.
It is a showdown between Nani’s Jadal and Raghav Juyal’s Vikram Malik and Mohan Babu’s Shikanja Maalik. The teaser and promotional stills indicate an action packed show, the filmmaker has pointed out that that’s not the only story. The rest of the story will likely be revealed on the big screen when the film is released.
The Paradise Budget
With Srikanth Odela as the director and Nani as the lead, The Paradise is said to be shooting on a large budget, and various estimates cite the cost to be anywhere between ₹90 crore and ₹160-200 crore. If the higher figures are true, then this would be one of Nani’s most costly films in his career. The reported budget is based on the movie’s big-budget shot, action scenes, extensive sets, and visual effects. The producers, though, have yet to officially release a final production budget for the film. Hence the figure of ₹90-200 crore is only media/industry reported and not a confirmed number. The players were Khaja Kamran Alam ifty. and Asad Ullah Khan.
Final Thought
The Paradise combines a plethora of big attractions – Nani in a captivating new avatar, Dasara after Srikanth Odela, Anirudh Ravichander’s music and an emotional yet social conflict story. The production doesn’t go on the defensive by revealing its entire story in a standard trailer, instead they have left much of the story of the movie to imagination. The Paradise will release theatrically worldwide on September 24, 2026, and will be even more intense and darker in action than the film had been previously released. The ultimate results of the audience response will be determined by the film’s ability to successfully incorporate the action, emotional plot and social messages.
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