Nani’s The Paradise to feature massive ‘Baahubali of slums’ set in Hyderabad: Report

Nani will be next seen in The Paradise

Nani starrer The Paradise first look was recently released and has been creating a buzz among the fans. Srikanth Odela upcoming directorial film promises a cinematic marvel with a large set.

The reports have revealed that the makers are constructing one of the largest slum sets ever for the movie.

According to an insider source, “The makers are constructing a massive slum set in Hyderabad as massive as the Mahishmati empire from the Baahubali franchise. The lead actor’s character comes from the slums and rises to power. To showcase the enormity of his journey, the makers have created this huge set.”

The insider continued, “At the centre of the slums, there will be a huge arch, which was seen in the last announcement unit and the posters of the movie. This arch serves as the epicentre of the lead character’s empire. The set is being designed to be as massive as the Mahishmati empire seen in the Baahubali franchise. The vision is to create ‘Baahubali of Slums'."

The makers are hoping the create the ‘Baahubali of Slums’. This set will be just as large as the vast Mahishmati empire that fans saw in the Baahubali film series. The twist is that instead of palaces, there will be endless slums.

Furthermore, The Paradise is anticipated to be another spectacular film from Srikanth Odela. Previously, Srikanth delivered a critical and commercial hit, Dasara, which surpassed the Rs 100 crore milestone and became the highest-grossing picture in Nani's career.

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The Paradise is directed by Srikanth Odela with music by Anirudh Ravichander.

The upcoming period action-drama is set in 1980s Secunderabad and follows a marginalised tribe battling discrimination and fighting for citizenship under an unexpected leader's guidance, challenging systemic oppression.

The film will hit the theatres on March 26, 2026, in eight languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam.