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The Paradise
The Paradise is an upcoming Telugu period action-drama directed and written by Srikanth Odela. Starring Nani in the lead role, the film is set in the gritty surroundings of 1980s Secunderabad and explores survival, discrimination, power, and resistance against systemic oppression.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 23–24, 2026 and is planned to be released in multiple Indian languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Story
Set in 1980s Secunderabad, The Paradise takes place in a slum community where a marginalized tribe faces discrimination and struggles for basic rights and recognition.
At the center of the story is an unexpected leader who guides the community through difficult circumstances. As the people face social inequality and systemic oppression, their fight for citizenship, dignity, and survival brings them into conflict with powerful forces.
The film combines a period setting with action and drama, focusing on the struggles of people fighting against an unequal system.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast including:
Nani
Sonali Kulkarni
Mohan Babu
Kayadu Lohar
Raghav Juyal
Sampoornesh Babu
Keerthy Suresh
Janhvi Kapoor
Nani plays the lead role in the film, while the supporting cast includes several prominent actors from Indian cinema.
Director and Crew
Director & Writer: Srikanth Odela
Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri
Lead Actor: Nani
Music: Anirudh Ravichander / Ch Sai
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Setting: 1980s Secunderabad
Languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam and other languages
Srikanth Odela, who previously directed Dasara, returns with another story rooted in a strong social and period setting.
Release Date
It is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 23–24, 2026.
The film is planned as a multilingual release, targeting audiences across Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and other language markets.
Themes
It explores themes of social discrimination, survival, identity, power, citizenship, and resistance. Its period setting provides a backdrop for a story about a marginalized community fighting for recognition and a better future.
Overview
This is a period action-drama set in 1980s Secunderabad, centered on a marginalized community facing discrimination and systemic oppression. Led by an unexpected figure, the community begins a fight for survival, dignity, and citizenship.
