The Paradise is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action-drama film directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas. The film stars Nani in the lead role, with Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, Raghav Juyal, and Sampoornesh Babu in important roles.
Set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad, the film follows a marginalized community facing discrimination and struggling for citizenship, with an unexpected leader emerging at the center of the story. The film combines social themes with action and dramatic elements.
Nani plays the central character Jadal Zamana, while Raghav Juyal makes his Telugu-film debut in the movie. The cast also includes Mohan Babu as Shikanja Maalik, Sonali Kulkarni, Kayadu Lohar, Sampoornesh Babu, and other performers.
The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The official teaser credits C. Narayana Reddy, Kasarla Shyam, and Kittu Vissapragada as lyricists.The Paradise marks the second collaboration between actor Nani and director Srikanth Odela, following their 2023 film Dasara. Srikanth Odela serves as the writer and director, while Sudhakar Cherukuri produces the film under SLV Cinemas.
The film is being made as a multilingual release, with versions planned in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish. The production features cinematography by CH Sai, editing by Navin Nooli, production design by Avinash Kolla, and visual-effects supervision by Naresh Yalla.
The story is set in 1980s Secunderabad and explores the lives of a marginalized community confronting discrimination and issues surrounding citizenship. The filmmakers have kept several story details under wraps, while promotional material has emphasized the film's intense action-oriented world.
The action sequences were choreographed by Ram-Lakshman, Real Satish, Maibam Nabakanta, and Simhadri. The official teaser also lists Brinda Master, Sudhan, and Aata Sandeep as choreographers.
After previously being scheduled for March 2026 and subsequently moved to August, the film's current theatrical release date is 24 September 2026. Recent promotional reports and the official teaser both confirm the September 24 release. Released Date: 24 September 2026 Director: Srikanth Odela Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri Production Banner: SLV Cinemas Lead Actor: Nani Music Director: Anirudh Ravichander Cinematography: CH Sai Editor: Navin Nooli Language: Telugu Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller