Nani responds to audience reaction to The Paradise

Hyderabad: Actor Nani has responded to the audience and critic reactions to his latest Telugu film The Paradise, thanking viewers for their support while acknowledging the feedback surrounding the film.

In a social media post, Nani said he had gone through the reactions and responses following the film’s release. He thanked audiences for their affection and said he had also taken note of the criticism and shortcomings pointed out by reviewers.

Directed by Srikanth Odela, The Paradise is a period action drama featuring Nani in the lead role along with Kayadu Lohar, Raghav Juyal, Mohan Babu and Sonali Kulkarni.

The film is set in the 1980s and follows a community living in a difficult social environment. Its story combines elements of action and drama against the backdrop of a period setting.

The Paradise opened in theatres on September 24 following paid premieres a day earlier. The film attracted considerable interest from audiences, with Nani’s performance and the film’s visual presentation becoming part of the discussion following its release.

Nani’s latest message came as audiences continued to share their reactions online. Rather than focusing only on the positive response, the actor acknowledged that viewers and reviewers had also identified areas that could have been handled differently.

The actor said the film was made with considerable effort and described the response from audiences as meaningful to the team.

The film marks Nani’s second collaboration with director Srikanth Odela after Dasara. The latest release has also brought together a large ensemble cast as the makers present a period-based action story for Telugu audiences.

The response to The Paradise is expected to continue to shape discussion around the film as it enters its first weekend in theatres.