On the occasion of his birthday and Ugadi, March 19, the makers of Nani’s much-anticipated action drama, ‘The Paradise’ , unveiled a striking first-look poster of Mohan Babu.
Mohan Babu plays the primary antagonist, a ruthless character named Shikanja Maalik. The poster depicts him sitting on a throne, surrounded by bodybuilders with bloodstains, hinting at an intense, gritty performance.
Directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by SLV Cinemas, the film features music by Anirudh Ravichander.
To maximize its box office potential, the release has been rescheduled to August 21, 2026, positioning it during a rare three-week holiday wave including Onam, Milad-un-Nabi, and Janmashtami.
The character of Shikanja Maalik is reportedly inspired by real-life power dynamics in North Andhra, requiring Mohan Babu to undergo a significant physical transformation.
Insiders suggest that the face-off sequences between Nani and Mohan Babu will be the film’s major highlight, featuring high-voltage dialogues written specifically to suit the veteran actor’s iconic delivery style.
