After Dasara (2023), all eyes were on the big-screen reunion of director Srikanth Odela and film star Nani. The period drama The Paradise was a departure for both, as the actor underwent a transformation to play the character of tribal leader Jadal. However, after its release in theatres on September 24, The Paradise failed to live up to expectations, especially at the box office. Co-starring Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar and Sonali Kulkarni, the movie also features The Ba***ds of Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal making his Telugu debut with The Paradise. The OTT version of The Paradise releasing on Netflix on October 22, 2026, will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
Nani’s The Paradise to premiere on Netflix
On social media, Netflix announced the film’s OTT debut with the caption, “Welcome to Jadal zamana. Watch The Paradise on Netflix, out 22 October in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.” Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, Nani essays the role of the leader of a struggling tribe as they battle discrimination and fight for citizenship by going up against the arrogant landlord Shikanji Malik (Mohan Babu).
Netflix announces The Paradise’s OTT release date
Taking place in 1980s Secunderabad, Nani’s Jadal challenges systemic oppression in the Telugu film. Rumours persist that the streaming version might include some more scenes that were edited for the theatrical version. However, the makers have confirmed anything yet.
The Paradise also featured cameos from Baahubali actor Sathyaraj and Keerthy Suresh, who made a special appearance in the song Yeshanagula. The actress was also part of Dasara with Srikanth Odela and Nani. The music of The Paradise was composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The of the film stated, “Beneath its action-heavy surface, The Paradise attempts to tell a story about oppression, humiliation and the fight for dignity. However, by the end of it, you will feel bad for yourself rather than those living under Malik’s terror.”
Nani’s The Paradise
Nani on the mixed response from audiences to The Paradise
After the film’s release, the Jersey actor spoke about audiences’ response at an event and shared that people were talking about it wherever he went. stated, “The release, the reactions, the responses — all kinds of extreme reactions came. But wherever I see, whoever I meet, there is only one topic. There is no good noise today; there is only noise. And the most noise a film has made in 2026 is The Paradise.”