Nani's 'The Paradise' May Miss August 21 Window, September 25 Release Date Now in Play

Nani's most anticipated pan-India action thriller "The Paradise" is heading for yet another date change, with industry sources now indicating that the film is likely to release on September 25, 2026 , pushing it past its currently listed August 21 window and adding another chapter to one of Telugu cinema's longest-running release date sagas.

Directed by Srikanth Odela , fresh off the massive success of Dasara , the film features Nani in a violent, intense avatar, portraying a fierce leader from a marginalised, underprivileged community fighting for citizenship rights in 1980s Secunderabad. The film is produced under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and is set for release across Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and English, making it a full-scale pan-India release.

The journey to the screen has been anything but smooth. Originally slated for March 2026 , the film was subsequently pushed to August 21 , before the absence of any official promotional momentum sparked speculation of a further postponement to December 2026 . Industry buzz has since coalesced around September 25 as the new target date, though an official confirmation from the makers is still awaited.

The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Raghav Juyal , Kayadu Lohar , Mohan Babu , Tanikella Bharani , Sonali Kulkarni , Sampoornesh Babu , and Eeshwari Rao in key roles, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander . The team recently unveiled the film's first single, "Aaya Sher," which has generated strong buzz among fans.

Made on an estimated budget of Rs 60 to 70 crore, the film carries considerable commercial expectations given Nani's consistent box office track record and Odela's proven directorial credentials. With September 25 falling during the festive pre-season window, the date, if confirmed, would place The Paradise in strong commercial territory ahead of the Dussehra rush.

An official announcement from the makers is expected imminently.