The Paradise: Dragon star Kayadu Lohar bags Nani's next with Srikanth Odela?
The Paradise is Nani's new film, the shoot for which is progressing. Srikanth Odela of Dasara fame is directing this film, which also has the legendary Mohan Babu as the main villain.
Last Updated: 03.02 PM, Jul 15, 2025
It is a known fact that Telugu star Nani is doing one of his career’s biggest films, The Paradise. The film completed two schedules already but was halted all of a sudden due to financial issues. The makers could not generate enough budget, and that is the reason the film's shoot was halted.
Kayadu Lohar bags a Telugu biggie
But now, the shoot is back on track, and Nani has already joined the sets. Some big names from Telugu cinema, like Mohan Babu, will be seen in key roles in this action drama.
Now, the latest update is that Kayadu Lohar has been roped in to play the female lead. Not many know that Kayadu made her Telugu debut with the Sri Vishnu film Alluri, which ended as a big flop at the box office. Now, post the success of Dragon, she is a big name in Tamil cinema and is in talks for several Telugu films.
The Paradise is being directed by Srikanth Odela, who last made Dasara with Nani. He was very impressed with Kayadu in Dragon, and that is the reason he has roped her in for a key role in the film. The Paradise is a period drama set in the bylanes of Secunderabad and will have heavy-duty VFX.
Nani to make a solid transformation for The Paradise
Nani is bulking up for the role and will be seen in a chiselled avatar in this film, which is being mostly shot in sets. A lot of money has been allocated for the VFX part. As per the update, AI technology is being used extensively to enhance Mohan Babu's character, who plays the main villain in this film.
Kayadu Lohar bagging Nani’s biggie has become the talk of the town, and though official confirmation is yet to be made, this news has slowly gone viral in Telugu film circles. Very soon, the makers will announce the release date and also confirm Kayadu’s name officially. Anirudh Ravichander composes music for this biggie.