Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Nani Explains The Paradise’s Violence And Shah Rukh Connection
The Paradise is a new Telugu movie starring Nani.
The cast visited Mumbai to talk about the film before its release.
The story is set in 1980s Hyderabad and includes a lot of action.
Nani said the violence is part of a larger story, not violence just for its own sake.
He described the movie as a drama with emotions, love and commercial entertainment.
The film received an adult-only certificate because of its content.
Nani also joked that he and Shah Rukh Khan have the same body measurements.
Raghav Juyal said both actors treat everyone on their film sets with respect.
Nani, Raghav Juyal, Kayadu Lohar and Sonali Kulkarni promoted The Paradise in Mumbai.
The Telugu period drama is Nani’s second collaboration with director Srikanth Odela after Dasara.
Nani said the film contains more violence than usual but is primarily an emotional, commercial drama.
The Paradise received an adult-only certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.
Nani joked that he and Shah Rukh Khan have the same measurements, while Raghav Juyal praised their respectful behavior on film sets.
- Who
- Nani, Raghav Juyal, Kayadu Lohar and Sonali Kulkarni promoted The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela.
- What
- The cast discussed The Paradise, its violence, emotional story and characters, as well as Nani’s connection with Shah Rukh Khan.
- When
- The media interaction took place on Tuesday, September 22; the film was scheduled to release on September 24.
- Where
- The promotional event took place in Mumbai; the film is set in 1980s Hyderabad.
- Why
- The cast was promoting The Paradise ahead of its theatrical release.
Violence As A Concern
Violence In A Larger Drama
How the film uses violence
Violence As A Concern
The Paradise contains a higher-than-usual amount of violence and received an adult-only certificate.
Violence In A Larger Drama
Nani said the violence is not included merely for its own sake and is part of a story involving drama, emotion and love.
What kind of commercial film it is
Violence As A Concern
The film’s gritty action and intense content may make it different from lighter contemporary commercial movies.
Violence In A Larger Drama
Nani described it as an emotional, commercial film that audiences can relate to, with intense emotions similar to older favorites such as Baazigar.
- Film
- The Paradise
- Director
- Srikanth Odela
- Lead actor
- Nani
- Setting
- 1980s Hyderabad
- Certification
- Adult-only certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification
- Release date
- September 24
- Previous collaboration
- Nani and Srikanth Odela previously worked together on Dasara