Jadal Zamana (Nani) stands surrounded by armed men in swirling smoke

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The Paradise

2026 · Directed by Srikanth Odela · 2h 50m

About the film

In 1980s Secunderabad, a marginalized tribe battles discrimination and fights for citizenship under an unexpected leader's guidance, challenging systemic oppression.

The distributor’s synopsis; our own follows with the review.

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Fi1m review

No date yet in South Africa. The Paradise opened elsewhere on 23 September 2026; our review will follow when it opens in South Africa, or once the critics have had their say if it arrives on a streaming service first.

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Cast

Nani

Nani

Sarakka 'Jadal'

Mohan Babu

Mohan Babu

Shikanja Maalik

Kayadu Lohar

Kayadu Lohar

Subbulakshmi 'Subbu'

Sonali Kulkarni

Sonali Kulkarni

Sammakka

Raghav Juyal

Raghav Juyal

Vikram Maalik

Sampoornesh Babu

Sampoornesh Babu

Biriyani

Vishika

Vishika

Devi

Tanikella Bharani

Tanikella Bharani

15cast+ 85 crew

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Jadal Zamana (Nani) stands surrounded by armed men in swirling smoke

Jadal Zamana (Nani) perches on a pile of bodies in a dim warehouse

A lone figure stands beneath a cavernous arch in a rain-soaked passage

Man with braided hair covered in red liquid drinks from a white cup

Jadal (Nani) faces forward, his face smeared red and layered in gold chains

Sarakka ‘Jadal’ (Nani) raises an arm amid feather-adorned figures

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