Nani and Srikanth Odela’s much-awaited The Paradise is nearing completion, with the makers confirming September 24 as the final release date.
Mounted on a large scale, the film has already generated tremendous curiosity through its glimpse, teaser and songs, with every update receiving an overwhelming response.
Producer Sudhakar Cherukuri addressed the various rumours surrounding the film and confirmed that The Paradise will arrive in theatres on September 24.
Director Srikanth Odela revealed that the story is a revolutionary emotional drama centred on a mother and son, while also portraying the struggles of a marginalised community.
Quoting Kaloji’s powerful thought, “We own our birth and death, but our entire life belongs to the nation,” Srikanth explained that the film is about people who fought for the country but eventually found themselves disconnected from the very nation they had fought for, forcing them to fight back.
He also confirmed that the film’s final runtime has been locked at 2 hours and 49 minutes.
Nani revealed that there will be no trailer for The Paradise, explaining that the team is racing against time to complete the film and has chosen to focus entirely on delivering it on schedule.
“Our primary aim is to give viewers a solid adrenaline rush and a high when they enter theatres with strong expectations,” Nani said.
Nani described Srikanth as a “mad fellow” in the best possible sense, praising his refusal to be restricted by the boundaries imposed by the social-media era.
“I believe Srikanth’s madness grew even further while making The Paradise, but that madness is driven by a clear purpose,” he said.
Nani also recalled an instance when Srikanth apologised and admitted that he had failed to manage time properly.
“One day during the shoot, Srikanth came to me and expressed his wish to join S S Rajamouli as an assistant director to learn the craft better. I felt proud that Srikanth recognised and acknowledged the problem,” Nani said.
Nani also stressed that The Paradise is not simply a violent film, as the teaser might suggest.
“At its core, it is a beautiful mother-and-son story. The violence is only one layer; the emotion behind that violence is what audiences will truly experience,” he said.
