Nani says 'It will be a storm this year' as he wishes birthday to 'The Paradise' maker Srikanth Odela
Hyderabad, Dec 14
Nani wished his "The Paradise" director Srikanth Odela on his birthday with a special social media post.
Nani uploaded a video of Odela on his X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle, sharing some behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "The Paradise".
He pointed out how the filmmaker, who is an introvert by nature, turns into a monster on the set. The clip goes to show us the director's passion and intensity regarding every small detail while turning his vision into a reality.
Wishing Odela on his special day, Nani wrote on the micro-blogging site, "Celebrating this mad fellow today. Happy birthday Srikanth. It will be a storm this year. Brace for impact :) #THEPARADISE @odela_srikanth (sic)."
"The Paradise" marks Nani's second collaboration with Odela, after the 2023 blockbuster "Dasara", which also happened to be the filmmaker's debut project.
Recently, the makers unveiled the first-look poster of actress Sonali Kulkarni from the movie, creating massive buzz regarding her role in her next.
The industry sources claim that Sonali's role in the movie is likely to be one of the most formidable female portrayals in Indian cinema.
A source close to the production house shared, “Sonali Kulkarni’s character is one of the most powerful we’ve ever seen on screen. She plays the mother of the protagonist, and her presence is reminiscent of Sivagami from Baahubali — commanding, dignified, and emotionally layered."
"The Ba*ds of Bollywood," actor Raghav Juyal has also been roped in to play a crucial role in "The Paradise".
In July, welcoming Ragha on board on his birthday, the makers, SLV Cinemas, wrote, "Team #TheParadise wishes the talented @TheRaghav_Juyal a very Happy Birthday. Welcoming him in a role that will be unique and will take everyone by surprise. #THEPARADISE in CINEMAS ðŸðŸ”ðð¡ ðŒð€ð‘ð‚ð‡, ðŸðŸŽðŸðŸ”. Natural Star @NameisNani in an @odela_srikanth cinema. An @anirudhofficial musical."
— IANS
Reader Comments
"It will be a storm this year" - what a cool birthday wish! Love seeing this camaraderie. The team seems to have amazing energy. Also, Sonali Kulkarni as a powerful mother figure? Yes, please! We need more roles like that.
The hype is real, but I hope the film lives up to it. Comparing any character to Sivagami from Baahubali sets a massive expectation. Fingers crossed Odela delivers another hit. Nani's choice of scripts has been great lately.
As someone who loved Dasara, this is exciting news. The cast looks interesting with Raghav Juyal joining. Anirudh's music is the cherry on top. Telugu cinema is on a roll!
Respectfully, I feel the article and the 'sources' are overhyping it a bit before we've even seen a teaser. Let the work speak for itself. That said, I'm a fan of Nani and will definitely watch.
The combo is fire! Nani (actor), Srikanth Odela (director), and Anirudh (music). This is what we call a solid technical team. Hope the story is as strong as Dasara. 2026 release means they are taking their time, which is good.
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