Gautam Ghattamaneni gives Nani's 'The Paradise' one star on Letterboxd
Synopsis
Mahesh Babu's son Gautam Ghattamaneni has done it again — his one-star pan of Nani's 'The Paradise' on Letterboxd, calling it 'very disappointing' with 'atrocious' editing, is the latest in a string of brutally honest reviews from a star kid who has turned candid critiques into a cultural moment of their own.
Key Takeaways
Gautam Ghattamaneni rated Nani 's 'The Paradise' just one star on Letterboxd , calling it 'very disappointing.' He praised the cinematography and acting in emotional scenes but criticised everything else, calling the editing 'atrocious.' Gautam had previously given Yash 's 'Toxic' half a star and rated some of Mahesh Babu 's own films only 2 stars . 'The Paradise' , directed by Srikanth Odela , released on 24 September 2026 and reportedly underperformed at the box office after a strong opening.
Gautam acknowledged the viral attention with a self-aware caption on his Letterboxd profile calling it 'apparently national news worthy.'
Gautam Ghattamaneni, son of Tollywood star Mahesh Babu, has rated Nani's Telugu actioner 'The Paradise' just one star on his Letterboxd account, adding to a growing list of candid film reviews that have repeatedly made national headlines. The review was posted on his publicly visible profile on 25 October 2026.
What Gautam Said
In his review, Gautam wrote: 'I liked the cinematography and the acting in emotional scenes. I liked nothing else. Very disappointing. Also the editing was just atrocious.' The blunt critique spared little, singling out editing as the film's worst offender.
The Letterboxd Account That Became 'National News'
This is not the first time Gautam's Letterboxd account has generated buzz. He had earlier given Yash's 'Toxic' only half a star and, notably, rated several of his own father Mahesh Babu's films just 2 stars. After his account first went viral, Gautam initially removed the link from his Instagram bio before restoring it. He then added a self-aware caption to his profile that read: 'Welcome to this apparently national news worthy page. I will try to live up to that,' accompanied by a sobbing and V-sign emoji — a wry acknowledgement of the attention his reviews attract.
About 'The Paradise'
'The Paradise' released on 24 September 2026, directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Ishan Saksena under the banners of Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment. The period drama is set in 1980s Secunderabad and follows a marginalised tribe's struggle against discrimination and their fight for citizenship and dignity. The film stars Nani, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, and Raghav Juyal. Despite a strong opening weekend at the box office, the film reportedly underperformed in its theatrical run thereafter.
What's Next for Mahesh Babu
Mahesh Babu is currently filming SS Rajamouli's high-anticipated action-adventure 'Varanasi', in which he will reportedly share screen space with Priyanka Chopra for the first time. Prithviraj Sukumaran is also part of the project in a key role. Given the attention Gautam's reviews keep generating, the Ghattamaneni family appears to be firmly in the public eye on multiple fronts.
Point of View
But because candid criticism from within the film industry's inner circles remains genuinely rare. Star kids praising peers is the norm; panning them publicly — including one's own father — is the exception. The irony is that his growing notoriety as a critic may end up drawing more eyeballs to films like 'The Paradise' than a conventional promotional campaign would. Whether that counts as influence or just noise is a question the Telugu film industry may increasingly have to reckon with.
NationPress
25 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Gautam Ghattamaneni say about Nani's 'The Paradise'?
Gautam Ghattamaneni gave 'The Paradise' one star on Letterboxd, writing that while he liked the cinematography and acting in emotional scenes, he found 'nothing else' to praise, calling it 'very disappointing' with 'atrocious' editing.
Has Gautam Ghattamaneni reviewed other films on Letterboxd before?
Yes. Gautam previously gave Yash's 'Toxic' just half a star and rated several of his father Mahesh Babu's films only 2 stars. His account went public and repeatedly attracted national attention.
When did 'The Paradise' release and how did it perform?
'The Paradise' released on 24 September 2026. Despite a strong opening at the box office, the film reportedly failed to sustain its performance in the following weeks.
Who directed and produced 'The Paradise'?
'The Paradise' was directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Ishan Saksena under the banners of Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment.
What is Mahesh Babu currently working on?
Mahesh Babu is currently filming 'Varanasi', directed by SS Rajamouli. The film will see him share screen space with Priyanka Chopra for the first time, with Prithviraj Sukumaran also in a key role.
