In the poster, Mohan Babu appears with blood-soaked hands, holding a cigar between his fingers, and sporting a pair of dark black glasses that add to his cold, intimidating demeanor. The image evokes an aura of raw power and calculated violence, perfectly aligning with the character's name, Shikanja.
This marks a major comeback for Mohan Babu in a full-fledged villainous role. His rugged look and intense presence promise a memorable face-off with Nani, who is reportedly playing a layered, emotionally complex character in the film.
Sharing the poster on social media, the makers of Nani wrote, “Naam hai ‘SHIKANJA MAALIK’ 🦜The Dark Lord of cinema rises again🔥Bringing back The Legendary @themohanbabu Garu as ‘SHIKANJA MAALIK’ in #TheParadise to reclaim the peak villainism 🦜❤️🔥In CINEMAS 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Releasing in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish.
The Paradise is set to be yet another cinematic spectacle from Srikanth Odela, showcasing his distinctive vision. It’s indeed the magic of his detailing that has made every creative work of his create immense buzz.
He made his directorial debut with Dasara, which garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success, crossing the ₹100 crore mark and emerging as the highest-grossing film in Nani’s career. With just a few films in his filmography, he has already become the talk of the town, and with The Paradise, his stakes are only set to rise.
The Paradise has been produced by SLV Cinemas, headed by Sudhakar Cherukuri. They are known for producing the successful film Dasara. Now, with The Paradise, they are set to deliver yet another mega cinematic spectacle.
Backed by SLV Cinemas, The Paradise is directed by visionary Srikanth Odela with music by the sensational Anirudh Ravichander. Set for a grand release on March 26, 2026, it will launch in eight languages, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. With its stellar team and global reach, the film promises to redefine cinema and deliver the truly unexpected.
