The first track, “Aaya Sher,” from the highly anticipated Pan Indian film ‘The Paradise,’ directed by Srikanth Odela and featuring Telugu superstar Nani in the lead role, is creating quite a buzz on social media. Released just recently to coincide with Nani’s birthday, the song has already amassed over 15 million views on YouTube within a mere 24 hours, quickly climbing the trending charts. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film’s global release on August 21, 2026. This project marks the reunion of Nani and director Srikanth Odela, who previously collaborated on the blockbuster ‘Dussehra.’ Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the Sreelakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas banner, ‘The Paradise’ is poised to be a significant milestone in Nani’s career.
With more than 500,000 likes on YouTube, “Aaya Sher” serves as Nani’s introduction song in the film, showcasing his mass appeal and stylish persona. The track features lyrics penned by Kasarla Shyam and is performed by Addula Jangi Reddy, Akunuri Devaiah, and Anirudh Ravichander, who also composed the music. This film marks the first collaboration between Nani and Anirudh since their work on ‘Jersey’ and ‘Gang Leader.’ The choreography, crafted by Sudhan Master, known for his work in Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayag,’ highlights Nani’s impressive dance moves against a vibrant backdrop of a slum, complete with a large ensemble of dancers and junior artists.
In ‘The Paradise,’ Nani takes on the role of a mass character named Jadal, and this film is set to be the biggest release of his career to date. The initial promotional materials, including the first look, posters, and a teaser titled “Spark of Paradise,” have already captured significant attention online. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, featuring Bollywood stars such as Raghav Juyal, Sampoornesh Babu, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Eshwari Rao, Raja Ravindra, Tanikela Bharani, MS Chaudhary, and Ram Jagan, further heightening the excitement surrounding its release.
Following the success of his previous film, ‘Dussehra,’ which crossed the 100 crore mark, director Srikanth Odela is ready to showcase his artistic vision on a grand scale with ‘The Paradise.’ This ambitious project will be released in eight languages worldwide, including Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, English, and Spanish, making it accessible to a diverse audience. The film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, with cinematography by CH Sai, music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, and editing by Naveen Nooli. The production design is handled by Avinash Kolla, while Sarigama Music takes care of the audio, and First Show manages the marketing efforts, with PRO duties assigned to Sabari.
