Nani has responded to the mixed reactions surrounding his latest release ‘The Paradise’, saying he has followed the audience response closely and appreciated both the praise and criticism.
Directed by Srikanth Odela, ‘The Paradise’ marks the second collaboration between the filmmaker and Nani. The film had paid premieres on Wednesday before its theatrical release on Thursday and recorded Nani’s biggest opening at the box office.
However, the movie also generated criticism from sections of the audience and reviewers. Addressing the reactions shortly after release, Nani shared a note on X saying that he had gone through the responses and found both the appreciation and humour in the trolling noteworthy.
The actor expressed gratitude to audiences for embracing the film while also acknowledging the shortcomings highlighted by critics and reviewers.
Nani said the team had invested considerable effort into creating an experience that would feel different for viewers. He added that audiences were free to celebrate the film or judge it on its merits.
His decision to address the response so early in the film’s theatrical run also prompted discussion online. Some social media users felt he could have waited until the weekend before commenting, given that the film had only entered its second day.
Others praised Nani’s willingness to acknowledge criticism while also questioning whether making such a statement so early could affect the film’s ongoing theatrical run.
The discussion also prompted some fans to draw comparisons with the way actor Yash responded to the reception of ‘Toxic’. Some users tagged Yash on social media and suggested that a similar response would have been useful during the release of his film.
For now, ‘The Paradise’ continues its theatrical run, with audience reactions and weekend performance expected to shape the conversation around the film.
