In this article
- The Paradise quick facts
- Where to watch The Paradise online
- The Paradise OTT release: Netflix from 22 October
- The Paradise story (spoiler-light)
- Cast of The Paradise
- Crew and details
- Box office: Nani's biggest grosser, with a sharp drop
- Why The Paradise is trending
- More Telugu films and live channels
- Read next
- Frequently asked questions
The Paradise, the period action drama that reunites Nani with Dasara director Srikanth Odela, opened in cinemas on Thursday, 24 September 2026. It reached Netflix on Thursday, 22 October 2026, four weeks later, in five languages. The film is set in the slums of 1980s Secunderabad, with Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal and Sonali Kulkarni in the cast and music by Anirudh Ravichander. Here is where to watch it, what it is about, and who made it.
The Paradise quick facts
- Film: The Paradise (2026), Telugu period action drama
- Director: Srikanth Odela
- Lead: Nani
- Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri, under SLV Cinemas
- Music: Anirudh Ravichander
- Theatrical release: 24 September 2026, in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil (paid previews on 23 September)
- OTT release: Netflix, from 22 October 2026
- Streaming languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam
- Certificate: 'A', for its violence
- Runtime: about 2 hours 49 minutes, as reported (see below)
Where to watch The Paradise online
You can watch The Paradise online on NoWireTV in HD – on the website, the NoWireTV Android app and Android TV / Fire TV.
- Open The Paradise movie page on NoWireTV.
- Tap Trailer to see the promo first, or Watch Now to start the film.
- On the Android app or a TV, search for "The Paradise" and pick the 2026 Nani film.
The Paradise OTT release: Netflix from 22 October
Netflix holds the digital rights. Netflix India announced the streaming date on 18 October 2026, and the film began streaming on 22 October 2026. Sacnilk, The Week, Deccan Chronicle and Telangana Today all reported the date. In cinemas it played in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil. On Netflix it also streams in Kannada and Malayalam, so viewers in those languages can see it in their own language for the first time.
The film is not a TV channel premiere yet. No satellite broadcaster or TV premiere date has been announced. We will update this page if one is.
The Paradise story (spoiler-light)
The film is set in 1980s Secunderabad, in a slum settlement called Paradise. A nomadic, marginalised community lives there with no legal recognition, no voting rights and no proof of citizenship. Nani plays Jadal, the man who becomes their leader and pushes back against the discrimination and the powerful people who run the settlement. In the trade write-ups, the story is a mix of a community's fight for a place in society and a personal revenge drama. Reviews also mention a strong mother–son thread.
That is as far as we go here. The film runs long and is rated 'A' for its violence, so it is not one for younger viewers.
Cast of The Paradise
- Nani as Jadal, the leader of the community
- Kayadu Lohar – female lead
- Mohan Babu – a key role on the side of power in the settlement
- Raghav Juyal – a major role
- Sonali Kulkarni
- Sampoornesh Babu and Priyadarshi in supporting parts
Outlets differ on whether Mohan Babu or Raghav Juyal is the main villain, so we have not labelled either one.
Crew and details
| Role | Name / detail |
|---|---|
| Director | Srikanth Odela (his second film with Nani, after Dasara) |
| Producer | Sudhakar Cherukuri |
| Banner | SLV Cinemas |
| Music | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Genre | Period action drama |
| Certificate | A |
| Runtime | About 2 h 49 min (reported); Sacnilk gives about 2 h 54 min |
Runtime reports differ. The Hollywood Reporter India and OrissaPost reported 2 hours 49 minutes when the film was certified. Sacnilk lists about 174 minutes, and the Netflix version may differ again.
Box office: Nani's biggest grosser, with a sharp drop
The Paradise had the biggest opening of Nani's career. The Week reported that it crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in three days, and Gulf News reported it passed ₹100 crore in India. Collections then fell steeply after the first weekend.
- India net: about ₹120.8 crore (Sacnilk; The Week reports ₹120.79 crore by the third week)
- Worldwide gross: about ₹173 crore (Sacnilk ₹173.21 crore; The Week about ₹173.41 crore)
- Overseas gross: about ₹31 crore, according to Sacnilk
These are trade estimates, not figures from the makers. Several outlets still call the film a commercial underperformer for its scale, even though it is Nani's highest grosser.
Why The Paradise is trending
- Netflix arrival: the 22 October release means many viewers who skipped it in cinemas are watching it now, and in two more languages.
- Nani–Odela reunion: Dasara was a big hit, so expectations were high, and The Paradise has now beaten its numbers.
- Divided reviews: critics and audiences praised Nani's transformation, the 1980s world and Anirudh's background score, but criticised the slow second half and the heavy violence. Debate over the film is driving searches.
More Telugu films and live channels
For more Telugu cinema, try Peddi on NoWireTV, or tune in live to Maa Movies HD, Sun Gemini Movies HD and ETV Cinema HD. Or browse all movies.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Paradise online?
The Paradise is on NoWireTV, on the website, the Android app and Android TV / Fire TV. Its official OTT platform is Netflix, where it has streamed since 22 October 2026.
When was The Paradise released in theatres?
It released in cinemas on 24 September 2026, in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil, with paid previews the night before.
In which languages is The Paradise on Netflix?
Netflix streams it in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
Who directed The Paradise and who composed the music?
Srikanth Odela directed the film, his second with Nani after Dasara. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, and Sudhakar Cherukuri produced it under SLV Cinemas.
How much did The Paradise collect at the box office?
Trade tracker Sacnilk puts the worldwide gross at about ₹173 crore and the India net at about ₹120.8 crore. That makes it Nani's biggest grosser, though collections dropped sharply after the opening weekend.
Is The Paradise suitable for children?
No. The film carries an 'A' certificate for its violence.
