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The Paradise, the Telugu period action drama starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, has received an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, with a final runtime of two hours and 49 minutes. The certification comes days ahead of the film's worldwide theatrical release on September 24.
The 'A' certificate restricts theatrical exhibition to adults only. No official statement on the certification has been issued by the makers, and the list of cuts, if any, has not been made public.
The Paradise is written and directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, and is co-produced by Ishan Saksena.
The film's narrative centers on a marginalised tribal community's long denied basic rights, with the story tracking the rise of a leader who challenges a deeply entrenched system of oppression.
Speaking at a press meet ahead of the release, Nani described The Paradise as the most demanding production of his 18-year career, both physically and emotionally.
"The Paradise is the most tiring film of my career, both physically and mentally. If there has been a film for which I have worked very hard in these 18 years of my film career, it is The Paradise."
Following speculation online about a possible postponement in release due to delays in post-production work, the makers of The Paradise confirmed on September 7 that the Telugu action epic will stick to its previously announced worldwide theatrical release date, September 24, 2026, putting to rest rumours regarding the film's delay.
The film's official social media channels shared the confirmation along wth promotional materials with the September 24 date, putting an end to the postponement rumours.
Alongside Nani, the cast includes Kayadu Lohar as the lead alongside Nani, Raghav Juyal as the villain Vikram Malik, along with Mohan Babu and Sampoornesh Babu in pivotal roles. Music for the film is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography is by Ch Sai and editing is by Navin Nooli.
The Paradise marks Srikanth Odela's second collaboration with Nani following the commercial success of Dasara in 2023. Expectations for the reunion have been high, particularly after Dasara performed strongly at the box office and expanded Nani’s action-hero image.
The Paradise will be released in theatres on September 24.