Srikanth Odela’s The Paradise, starring Nani, is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The film, which was originally scheduled to release on March 26, will now hit theatres in August. Amid this, rumours were rife that the makers were considering rescheduling the release date again as they were reportedly reshooting some portions. However, they have now quashed the rumours.
The Paradise makers dispel rumours about delay in release
The official X account of The Paradise released a statement that read, “Over the past few days, we’ve noticed several baseless rumours and irresponsible speculations being circulated about #TheParadise.” It clarified the rumours in multiple points. The post further stated, “The Paradise was planned with absolute clarity from day one, and the film is progressing exactly as intended. Over 100 shooting days have already been completed successfully, and the remaining schedule is happening as planned — without delays.”
Over the past few days, we’ve noticed several baseless rumors and irresponsible speculations being circulated about #TheParadise.
For clarity:
• #TheParadise was planned with absolute clarity from day one, and the film is progressing exactly as intended. Over 100 shooting days… https://t.co/kjP8VpgV9x
— THE PARADISE (@TheParadiseOffl) May 12, 2026
The post continued, “There has not been a single reshoot till date. There are no reshoots planned for #TheParadise in the future as well.” The third point mentioned, “Every stage of this film is being executed with the scale, precision, and conviction it was envisioned with. We request everyone to rely only on updates issued through our official channels. Going forward, any false information being circulated regarding the film will be addressed directly by us.”
The post concluded by stating, “Please be responsible with the news and narratives being carried forward. The Paradise is very much on track, and we’re excited about what’s coming next. Grand worldwide release on August 21, 2026.”
More about The Paradise
The new date picked by the unit for the release thrusts The Paradise straight into a rare three-week festival wave. The first week gets a strong mid-week boost with Onam and Milad-un-Nabi, followed by Raksha Bandhan in the second weekend and Janmashtami in the third.
The Paradise stars Nani, Raghav Juyal, and Mohan Babu in lead roles and will feature music by Anirudh Ravichander. The song Aaya Sher from the film has gone viral. For the unaware, Srikanth Odela made his directorial debut with Dasara. Meanwhile, Nani also has a film with Sujeeth, director of Saaho and They Call Him OG, in the pipeline.
