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Nani responds to The Paradise criticism, takes it positively

  • On Wednesday, The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani, premiered to mixed early audience reactions. While some viewers praised the production design, visuals, and Nani's performance, others criticized the screenplay and pacing.
  • Odela sets his dystopian film in Secunderabad, focusing on the marginalized Savaari tribe's struggle against oppressors. The narrative attempts to explore identity and voting rights within a familiar underdog framework.
  • Nani's screen presence and the Telangana accent earned praise, alongside composer Anirudh Ravichander's background score. One viewer called the first 20 minutes "seriously pumped up," while another described the film as "peak cinema."
  • Several viewers noted The Paradise loses momentum after the interval, describing the second half as flat and slow. Critics also cited concerns regarding the film's heavy use of violence and loud sound design.
  • Though Odela's debut, Dasara, effectively explored similar themes, viewers felt The Paradise lacks the emotional heft to support its ambitious narrative. One critic called the result a "massive misfire.
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India Today broke the news in Noida, India on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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