# Release of the film The Paradise > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-the-film-the-paradise > Updated: 2026-09-10T16:22:17.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4. The Indian period action drama ‘The Paradise’, starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on September 24, 2026, following a premiere on September 23. While the release date was previously rescheduled from March 2026 to August 21, the makers have now confirmed the film remains on track for its September launch. Filming for the project has officially concluded, and the film is currently in the post-production phase. Director Srikanth Odela and lead actor Nani recently addressed the media to clarify the film’s status. Nani described the project as the most “physically and mentally taxing film” of his 18-year career. He dismissed social media rumors regarding underwater sequences or massive battles involving 1,000 people, instead characterizing the film as a genuine, revolutionary, and emotional story centered on a mother, a son, and a marginalized community fighting for their place in their country. The final cut of the film has a runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes. Due to the intense nature of the film’s violent setting, there is ongoing speculation regarding whether it will receive an ‘A’ certificate from censors. Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, the film is a serious action thriller centered on Nani’s character, Jadal, a “fierce and unhinged leader from an oppressed slum background” leading an uprising. The cast includes Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, and Sonali Kulkarni, with a special appearance by Keerthy Suresh. Positioned as a pan-Indian release, the film is planned for distribution in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. ## Claims - The film is scheduled for release on September 24. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The film's plot focuses on a mother, a son, and a marginalized community fighting for their place in the nation. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The film 'The Paradise' was the most physically and mentally tiring project of Nani's 18-year career. (single source) - The film does not contain underwater sequences or a fight scene involving 1,000 people. (single source) - The final runtime of 'The Paradise' is 2 hours and 49 minutes. (single source) - The team decided not to release a trailer for the film. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Nani's 'The Paradise' set for September 24 release Telugu actor Nani and director Srikanth Odela have confirmed that the action film ‘The Paradise’ has completed production and is set for a September 24 release. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nani-and-srikanth-odela-confirm-the-paradise-release-date ### 2026-09-07: The Paradise film confirmed for September 24 release Makers of the Nani-starrer ‘The Paradise’ have confirmed a September 24, 2026, release date, ending speculation of a delay caused by heavy VFX and post-production requirements. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-paradise-film-confirmed-for-september-24-release ### 2026-09-04: The Paradise film set for worldwide release in 2026 The Telugu period action drama ‘The Paradise’, starring Nani, is set for a worldwide release on September 24, 2026, directed by Srikanth Odela. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-paradise-film-set-for-worldwide-release-in-2026 ### 2026-08-06: Nani's film 'The Paradise' teaser drops with fan‑art countdown The teaser for Nani’s film *The Paradise* launched at 6 PM, showcasing fan artwork on official channels; the period action drama, directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, releases across I 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nanis-film-the-paradise-teaser-drops-with-fanart-countdown --- Cite as: Release of the film The Paradise. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-the-film-the-paradise