Revealed: Mohan Babu's Character and Look in Nani's 'The Paradise'
Synopsis
On Mohan Babu's birthday, the makers of 'The Paradise' unveiled his character and look in this highly anticipated film starring Nani. Scheduled for a grand release on August 21, the film promises exceptional entertainment during a festive period.
Key Takeaways
'The Paradise' features Mohan Babu as the villain 'SHIKANJA MAALIK'.
The film releases on August 21, 2026, during a festive period.
Directed by Srikanth Odela, known for his previous work with Nani.
It will be released in eight languages, expanding its reach.
Anticipation is high due to the cast and production scale.
Hyderabad, March 19 (NationPress) On the occasion of actor Mohan Babu's birthday, the creators of the highly anticipated action film 'The Paradise', helmed by director Srikanth Odela and starring Telugu sensation Nani, unveiled details about Mohan Babu's character.
Utilizing the film's official social media channels, the team shared a behind-the-scenes video featuring Mohan Babu during the filming of 'The Paradise'. They expressed their birthday wishes by stating, "Celebrating the legendary @themohanbabu Garu on his special day. Audiences will once again witness his exceptional villainy as ‘SHIKANJA MAALIK’ in #TheParadise. #LiveLikeMohanBabu Happy Ugadi. GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON AUGUST 21, 2026. #JadalZamanaFromAug21 with Natural Star @NameisNani in an @odela_srikanth film. An @anirudhofficia musical."
The film is set to be released globally on August 21 this year.
'The Paradise', produced by SLV Cinemas, was initially scheduled for a major release on March 26, 2026. However, the producers opted to move the release date to August 21, positioning the film to benefit from a unique three-week festival period. This includes mid-week festivities for Onam and Milad-un-Nabi in the first week, followed by Raksha Bandhan in the second weekend, and Janmashtami in the third.
This extended holiday timeline is expected to provide a significant advantage at the box office for such a grand-scale production.
Recently, the film's creators also announced that actor Sampoornesh Babu will portray a character named 'Biryani'.
Anticipation for 'The Paradise' is skyrocketing among fans due to multiple factors.
For those unfamiliar, Srikanth Odela previously worked as an assistant director for the acclaimed filmmaker Sukumar on projects like 'Nannaku Prematho' and 'Rangasthalam'. He made his directorial debut with 'Dasara', which starred Nani and received critical acclaim, crossing the ₹100 crore milestone. Now, Odela and Nani are collaborating once more for 'The Paradise'.
The film will also feature well-known Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal, who joined the team last year. Juyal, riding high on the success of 'Bads of Bollywood', has indicated a transformation in his appearance for this role.
It will be released in eight languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Point of View
Making this a noteworthy development in the Telugu film landscape.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the release date of 'The Paradise'?
The film 'The Paradise' is set to be released worldwide on August 21, 2026.
Who is directing 'The Paradise'?
The film is directed by Srikanth Odela.
What character does Mohan Babu play in the film?
Mohan Babu plays the role of 'SHIKANJA MAALIK' in 'The Paradise'.
In how many languages will 'The Paradise' be released?
The film will be released in eight languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Who else is part of the cast?
The film also features actor Sampoornesh Babu, who plays a character named 'Biryani', and Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal.
