Hyderabad, September 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Telugu actor Nani’s much-awaited action drama ‘The Paradise’ has reportedly been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an ‘A’ certificate, with the film said to have a runtime of two hours and 49 minutes.
The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, is scheduled to hit theatres on September 24 and has generated considerable anticipation among Nani’s fans and film audiences.
Nani recently described ‘The Paradise’ as the most physically and mentally demanding film of his career.
Speaking to the media ahead of the release, the actor said, “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’.”
Nani also addressed reports circulating on social media about the film’s action sequences, including claims that it features underwater scenes.
“There are various news reports about the movie on social media. There is no underwater sequence in it. There is also no fight with a 1000 people as is being claimed,” he said.
Calling the film’s story genuine, Nani said it contains several action sequences designed to create an emotional impact.
“This is a genuine story and there are a lot of action blocks. There are scenes that will give audiences a good high. The audience will feel the emotion in the violence,” he added.
Director Srikanth Odela said the delay in the film’s release had not affected the response to its promotional material.
“‘The Paradise’ may have been delayed a little, but every update from the film has created a blast. The glimpse, teaser and songs have all received a superb response,” he said.
Odela said the film had generated curiosity among audiences and described it as a revolutionary and emotional story centred on a mother and son and a marginalised community.
“There is a lot of excitement and curiosity among audiences about what ‘The Paradise’ is all about. This is a revolutionary, emotional film. It is a story about a mother and son, and also about a marginalized community,” he said.
Explaining the central theme, the filmmaker referred to a line by poet Kaloji: “We own our birth, we own our death, but our entire life belongs to the nation.”
Odela said the film explores the story of people who fought for their country but later found themselves without a place in their own nation.
“This is a story of a people who fought for their country. However, when these people realise they have no place in their own country, they fight back without knowing what else to do. That is the story of ‘The Paradise’,” he said.
With the reported CBFC clearance and an ‘A’ certificate, ‘The Paradise’ is set for its theatrical release on September 24.
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