Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 11 hrs ago
Gautam Ghattamaneni gives Nani’s The Paradise one star
Gautam Ghattamaneni, son of actor Mahesh Babu, gave Nani’s film The Paradise one star on Letterboxd.
The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, began streaming on Netflix on October 22.
Gautam said he liked the cinematography and the acting in emotional scenes, but the rest of the film did not work for him.
He called the film very disappointing and described its editing as atrocious.
Gautam has also rated films by his father and other actors, and his scores do not always favor Mahesh Babu’s movies.
His blunt reviews have drawn attention online, including earlier when he gave Yash’s Toxic half a star.
The sources do not say what Gautam or the filmmakers will do next.
Gautam Ghattamaneni gave Nani’s film The Paradise a one-star rating on Letterboxd.
He praised the cinematography and performances in emotional scenes but said the rest of the film did not work for him.
Gautam said the editing was “just atrocious” and described the film as very disappointing.
The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, began streaming on Netflix on October 22.
Gautam’s rating drew attention and discussion on social media.
- Who
- Gautam Ghattamaneni, son of actor Mahesh Babu, reviewed the film.
- What
- He gave The Paradise one star on Letterboxd and said it disappointed him.
- When
- The review was reported on October 25, 2026, after the film’s digital release.
- Where
- The film began streaming on Netflix; Gautam posted his rating on Letterboxd.
- Why
- Gautam said he liked the cinematography and acting in emotional scenes, but little else; he also criticized the editing.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Paradise began streaming on Netflix.
News outlets reported that Gautam had given the film a one-star rating and criticized its editing.
- Rating
- One star on Letterboxd
- Film
- The Paradise
- Lead actor
- Nani
- Director
- Srikanth Odela
- Streaming release
- October 22 on Netflix
- Review report date
- October 25, 2026
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What people are saying
I liked the cinematography and the acting in emotional scenes. I liked nothing else. Very disappointing. Also the editing was just atrocious,
Welcome to this apparently national news worthy page. I will try to live up to that,