Nani says ‘The most noise a film has made in 2026 is The Paradise’

Nani’s latest release, ‘The Paradise’, has become a talking point among Telugu cinema audiences, drawing attention for its unusual world and intense storytelling. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film marks another collaboration between Nani and the filmmaker after ‘Dasara’.

In a recent speech at an event, the actor offered a glimpse into how the team has reacted to the response since the film’s theatrical release.

Reacting to the audience response, Nani said the film has created a level of buzz he has rarely experienced

“Today, it was like a storm. The release, the reactions, the responses — all kinds of extreme reactions came. But wherever I see, whoever I meet, there is only one topic. From last week, wherever I see on TV, there is only ‘The Paradise’,” he said.Watch Nani’s speech on YouTube

The actor went on to make a strong statement about the film’s impact.

“There is no good noise today, there is only noise. And the most noise a film has made in 2026 is ‘The Paradise’,” Nani said. He added that the response was a victory for the entire team and congratulated everyone who worked on the film.

Nani praises ‘The Paradise’ team for going beyond a hero-centric film

Nani also used his speech to highlight the effort that went into making ‘The Paradise’. Calling it a film that belongs to the entire team, he said, “Paradise is not a hero’s film. No one can say that the hero struggled more.”

He pointed to the difficult locations, rain, demanding schedules and challenging working conditions faced by the actors and technicians during the production.The actor thanked director Srikanth Odela and the large team that supported his vision. He also praised composer Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographer Sai, production designer Avinash, editor Naveen and the other technicians. Nani said every actor, assistant director, set assistant and crew member played an important role in bringing the film to the screen.

Nani thanks Telugu audience for embracing ‘The Paradise’

Nani also expressed gratitude to Telugu audiences for the way they engage with films and openly share their opinions.“I have always been grateful to our Telugu audience. They fight to establish their opinion, whether it is good or bad. Till we have such an audience, Telugu cinema will keep shining,” he said.The actor’s speech ended on a note of appreciation for the people who stood behind ‘The Paradise’ throughout its challenging production. For Nani, the conversation around the film is not just about his performance but also a reflection of the collective work that went into Srikanth Odela’s ambitious project. His “most noise” remark now adds another memorable line to the film’s post-release buzz.