Nani rings in 42nd Birthday with ‘Bloody Romeo’ reveal and growing buzz around The Paradise

Natural Star Nani celebrated his 42nd birthday amid a double wave of excitement in Tollywood, an eye-catching title reveal for his upcoming film Bloody Romeo and swelling anticipation for his period action drama The Paradise . Tributes poured in from filmmakers, producers and fans, underscoring the actor’s journey of more than a decade in the industry and his striking creative evolution in recent years.

The birthday surprise came via a slick, animated promo unveiling Bloody Romeo . The neon-soaked teaser presents Nani as a master chef slicing through foes in stylised chaos, blending London and Delhi backdrops to suggest a cross-continental gangster narrative with an inventive culinary twist. Sharing the poster, the actor teased, “A little bit of action… a whole lot of love,” while fans lauded the Hollywood-grade visuals and goosebump-inducing background score. The film is directed by Sujeeth , known for Saaho , and produced by Venkat Boyanapalli . Shooting is slated to begin this summer after Nani completes work on The Paradise .

Simultaneously, the spotlight remains firmly on The Paradise , directed by Srikanth Odela . Odela, paying tribute on Nani’s birthday, highlighted the actor’s steadfast support during production. The film marks their second collaboration after the 2023 hit Dasara and features Nani in a boundary-pushing role as Jadal, set against the gritty milieu of 1980s Secunderabad. Also starring Mohan Babu among others, The Paradise is eyeing an August 21 release, with momentum fueled by the popular ‘Aaya Sher’ promo and industry praise for Nani’s transformative performance.

From his early years as the quintessential romantic “boy-next-door” who won over family audiences, Nani has steadily reinvented himself. Over the past five years in particular, he has embraced darker, more experimental characters beginning with Dasara and continuing through recent action-driven choices cementing his reputation as one of Tollywood’s most versatile and bankable stars.

As birthday wishes continue to pour in, Nani stands at a compelling juncture: celebrated for a warm, relatable screen persona, yet increasingly defined by bold storytelling choices. With Bloody Romeo and The Paradise on the horizon, the actor’s next chapter promises scale, style and substance much to the delight of audiences across generations.