‘Out of 33 films, this is the first time I am experiencing something like this’: Nani on ‘The Paradise’ response; calls criticism ‘aggressive honesty’ | Telugu Movie News
Expectations were high as Nani and Srikanth Odela teamed up for ‘The Paradise’. Unfortunately, the responses toward the film were mixed.Nani has now spoken about the sharply contrasting response to ‘The Paradise,’ saying the film evoked reactions he has never experienced during his career. The actor discussed the response with director Srikanth Odela in an interaction with You We Media.
Nani says response is unlike anything he has seen
Nani said the reaction to ‘The Paradise’ stands apart from the response to his earlier films. The actor has completed 33 films over an 18-year career.“Out of 33 films I made in my 18 years of career, this is the first time I am experiencing something like this,” said Nani.According to Nani, even the negative feedback has often been expressed with considerable passion.“But even when someone says they didn’t like the film, there is a passion behind that response, an aggressive honesty. When someone says ‘this didn’t work for me’ with that kind of intensity, it tells you something. That is also positive in a way.”
‘Dasara ‘ raised expectations for the duo
Nani and Srikanth Odela first worked together on ‘Dasara’. The 2023 Telugu action drama received good reviews and turned out to be a hit. Their reunion for ‘The Paradise’ consequently generated strong anticipation among audiences. Nani said the response to the new film should also be understood in the context of that relationship.The actor felt the strong reactions were connected to the trust audiences had placed in the combination. He also emphasized the effort that went into making the film.
Nani opens up on their effort
Nani said he and Srikanth Odela approached the film with complete commitment. He explained that neither of them treated any scene as something that could be completed without giving it their full effort.“You know, and I know that we put our heart out. We never approached a scene thinking, ‘this is enough.’ We have suffered, but in a way, I think after the grand opening, the reactions are still a proof of the love they have for us. Make sure that the next one that comes from both of us, we should be able to become a big plus.”Nani had also previously addressed the negative reactions to the movie through a post on X.
‘The Paradise’ earns Rs 3.40 cr on Day 7
Meanwhile, ‘The Paradise’ recorded Rs 3.40 cr net in India on its seventh day. According to Sacnilk, the film collected the amount across 5,678 shows on Wednesday, September 30. The Day 7 collection was 22.7% lower than the Rs 4.40 cr net recorded on Tuesday. The sixth-day figure had marked the film’s previous daily collection.Following its seventh day, the movie’s India net collection stands at Rs 104.90 cr. Its India gross has reached Rs 123.95 cr. ‘The Paradise’ added Rs 35 lakhs from overseas markets on Day 7. The film’s cumulative overseas gross now stands at Rs 30.85 cr.Its worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 154.80 cr. The film stars Nani alongside Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni and Raghav Juyal.Directed by Srikanth Odela, ‘The Paradise’ is set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad. Nani plays a leader from a struggling tribal community who faces discrimination and a fight for citizenship.
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