Nani Reveals Shocking Reactions to The Paradise, Citing First Time He's Faced Intense Backlash

Nani, the lead actor of The Paradise, has found himself at the center of a maelstrom of reactions following the film's release. Over the course of his 18-year career, he has never encountered a response as intense as this one. The movie, helmed by Srikanth Odela, initially raked in ₹34.65 crore on its opening day.

However, its fortunes took a sharp downturn on the second day, netting ₹14 crore. Nani has noted the stark contrast in online discourse, where some have lavished praise on the film. Meanwhile, others have expressed deep disappointment.

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noting that out of 33 films I made in my 18 years of career. This is the first time I am experiencing something like this, Nani said. "But even when someone says they didn’t like the film, there is a passion behind that response, an aggressive honesty.

When someone says ‘this didn’t work for me’ with that kind of intensity, it tells you something. That is also positive in a way."

Dasara's massive commercial success has sparked intense fan fervor, with Nani crediting the film's director, Srikanth Odela, as a key collaborator. The actor attributes the fervent reactions to the film'It was success to the trust that audiences placed in the movie.

A shows the power of strong creative partnerships.

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Nani expressed hope that the next film from both him and director Srikanth Odela would be a "big plus". noting that we never approached a scene thinking, 'this is enough.' We have suffered. However, in a way, reports suggest after the grand opening, the reactions are still a proof of the love they have for us, Nani said.

The Paradise, starring Nani, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, and Raghav Juyal, tells the story of a tribe called the Savaari fighting for citizenship in the 1980s. The film has collected ₹97.10 crore net in India and ₹144.85 crore gross worldwide.