Released worldwide on September 24, 2026, The Paradise is a Telugu action period drama starring Nani, Raghav Juyal and Kayadu Lohar. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Ishan Saksena under Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment. Set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad, the film explores conflict, identity and survival. With The Paradise now running in theatres, attention has turned to The Paradise OTT release date, box-office performance, reviews and eventual digital release.
About The Paradise Movie Plot
The Paradise reunites Nani and director Srikanth Odela after their collaboration on Dasara.
Set largely in 1980s Secunderabad, the period action drama revolves around a marginalised community that has spent years living without proper recognition or rights. As discrimination and oppression intensify, the community’s struggle for identity, dignity and citizenship grows into a larger rebellion.
Nani plays Jadal, who emerges as an important figure in their fight against the powerful forces controlling their lives. The story combines this social conflict with violent confrontations, questions of power and survival, and the community’s fight to establish its place in society.
The Paradise Movie Cast
Along with Nani, the film stars Raghav Juyal, Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni and Sampoornesh Babu in important roles. Mohan Babu plays the powerful Shikhanji Malik, while Raghav Juyal appears on the opposing side of the conflict. Kayadu Lohar plays Subbalakshmi, the female lead.
The Paradise Box Office Collection
The Paradise has delivered the biggest opening of Nani’s career so far and has continued its strong theatrical run.
According to reports, the film recorded an estimated ₹76.90 crore worldwide opening, including preview shows. As of September 28, the film has earned approximately ₹96.72 crore India net and has crossed ₹144 crore worldwide within its first five days.
The film has also emerged as the highest-grossing film of Nani’s career so far, surpassing his previous theatrical releases. For comparison, Nani’s HIT: The Third Case, released in 2025, reportedly earned around ₹37.81 crore worldwide on its opening day.
The Paradise Reviews
Early reviews for The Paradise have been divided, with Nani’s performance emerging as one of the most consistently praised aspects of the film.
Several responses have highlighted Nani’s physical transformation, screen presence and commitment to the role, while also appreciating the film’s large-scale presentation and action sequences.
However, some critics have raised concerns about the screenplay and execution, particularly in portions of the film where the narrative reportedly loses momentum.
The Paradise OTT Release: When & Where To Watch
The Paradise will stream on Netflix after completing its theatrical run. Netflix has been confirmed as the film’s official OTT partner.
However, the makers and the streaming platform have not announced the exact OTT release date yet.
If the movie follows the usual theatrical-to-OTT window followed by major Indian films, The Paradise could potentially arrive on Netflix sometime between late October and November 2026. This remains an expected timeline and has not been officially confirmed.
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