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Nani’s The Paradise Unveils Mohan Babu as Villain ‘Shikanja Maalik’ in First Look

The reveal signals a multi-language rollout backed by SLV Cinemas, featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, targeting a March 26, 2026 release.

Overview

  • The makers released an official first-look poster introducing veteran actor Mohan Babu as the primary antagonist, Shikanja Maalik.
  • The poster depicts him with blood-stained hands, a cigar, and dark glasses, emphasizing a menacing authority.
  • The Paradise is slated for a global theatrical debut on March 26, 2026 across eight languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish.
  • Nani amplified the announcement by sharing the poster on social media with a message celebrating Mohan Babu’s return to villainy.
  • Director Srikanth Odela leads the project for SLV Cinemas with composer Anirudh Ravichander, while Lakshmi Manchu has noted Mohan Babu’s rigorous preparation for the role.