Nani celebrates director Srikanth Odela’s birthday with BTS peek of upcoming film The Paradise

Srikanth Odela teases The Paradise in birthday BTS video

Natural star Nani gave fans a special treat with a behind-the-scenes peek into his highly anticipated film The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, released in celebration of the director’s birthday.

The video offers a candid glimpse of Nani fully stepping into his character while Srikanth Odela guides the set, highlighting the warm bond and mutual respect between the actor and director—something fans loved seeing after their previous hit, Dasara.

Sharing the clip on Instagram stories, Nani wrote, “Celebrating this mad fellow today. Happy Birthday Srikanth. It will be a storm this year. Brace for Impact. #TheParadise @Srikanthodela,” giving a playful yet heartfelt shout-out to the visionary filmmaker. Srikanth Odela’s line in the video, “History opens only when blood is spilled on it,” adds a thrilling glimpse into the film’s intensity, leaving viewers even more curious about what’s to come.

The Paradise looks set to become Srikanth Odela's biggest project to date. His eye for storytelling extensive film knowledge, and grasp of what audiences want have already made an impact in Indian cinema. His teamwork with Nani, who mixes charm and depth in his roles, suggests a film that will look amazing and touch hearts.

SLV Cinemas is producing The Paradise, which will hit theaters on 26 March 2026. It will come out in eight languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam.

This multi-language release shows the film's goal to reach viewers across India and other countries.

To add to the buzz, there are reports that Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds might present the film worldwide pointing to the global aims of the project.

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From Srikanth Odela's careful direction to Nani's commitment to acting, The Paradise is turning out to be more than just a film—it's a big screen event.

Fans are already talking keen to see how this powerful partnership plays out in cinemas.