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Sonali Kulkarni in Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ to play most powerful female role since Baahubali’s Sivagami: Report

Sonali Kulkarni is set to play one of the most powerful female characters in Indian cinema in Nani’s upcoming film, The Paradise. The mother of the protagonist, is being compared to Sivagami from Baahubali, promising a commanding and impactful presence that sets the tone for the film.
November 06, 2025 / 01:18 IST
Sonali Kulkarni to play a pivotal role in The Paradise

Natural star Nani starrer The Paradise is one of the most anticipated films in India. Nani and Srikanth Odela, who previously worked together on the hit movie Dasara, are collaborating on this movie once more, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the film.

The film's makers recently released the first-look poster for the lead actress, Sonali Kulkarni. She will play one of the most significant roles in the film. However, the sources have revealed that Sonali’s character is one of the most powerful characters in Indian cinema.

A source close to the production said, “Sonali Kulkarni’s character is one of the most powerful characters in Indian cinema. Playing the mother of the protagonist, Sonali’s character can best be described as the Shivagami of today’s times."

The protagonist's mother narrated The Raw Statement of the Paradise, which declared him to be the son of a prostitute. Fans got a glimpse of a strong female character with such an impactful Raw Statement, and Sonali Kulkarni's poster further sets the ideal tone for the same.

Furthermore, The Paradise is anticipated to be another spectacular film from Srikanth Odela that displays his unique vision.

Dasara, the film he directed for the first time, was a critical and commercial success, surpassing the Rs 100 crore milestone and becoming the highest-grossing picture in Nani's career. With just a few films in his filmography, he has already become the talk of the town, and with The Paradise, his stakes are only set to rise.

Anirudh Ravichander's original soundtrack, which features vocals by both Anirudh and Arjun Chandy, creates an engrossing and immersive experience that perfectly sets the mood and heightens the overall cinematic impact of the movie.

Under the direction of Sudhakar Cherukuri, SLV Cinemas produced The Paradise. They are well-known for creating the popular movie Dasara. They are now prepared to produce yet another incredible cinematic extravaganza with The Paradise.

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The Paradise, which is supported by SLV Cinemas, was directed by Srikanth Odela, a visionary, and featured music by the amazing Anirudh Ravichander. It will be released in eight languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam, with a grand opening scheduled for March 26, 2026.

The film promises to redefine cinema and deliver the genuinely unexpected thanks to its amazing cast and global reach.

first published: Nov 6, 2025 01:00 am

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