When was The Paradise released?

The Paradise was released worldwide on September 23, 2026. In the US, it opened in theaters that day and arrived digitally on Netflix on October 22, 2026.

Where can I watch The Paradise in the US?

As of October 24, 2026, The Paradise is streaming on Netflix in the US. It is available on both the regular plans and Netflix Standard with Ads.

Who is in the cast of The Paradise?

Nani stars as Sarakka 'Jadal'. The cast also includes Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, Raghav Juyal, Sampoornesh Babu, Vishika, Tanikella Bharani, Priyadarshi Pullikonda and P. Vijay Kumar as N. T. Rama Rao.

What is The Paradise about?

It is a Telugu action drama set in 1980s Secunderabad. The story follows a marginalised tribal community fighting discrimination and seeking recognition as citizens, with an unlikely figure rising to lead them.

How long is The Paradise?

The Paradise runs 170 minutes, or about 2 hours and 50 minutes.

The Paradise (2026): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

The Paradise plot summary (no spoilers)

Secunderabad in the 1980s is the setting for The Paradise (original Telugu title: ది ప్యారడైజ్), an action drama about a tribal community pushed to the edges of society. Its people live in a crowded slum and face prejudice in daily life. Their struggle goes beyond survival: they want to be recognised as citizens in a system that has long ignored them.

Nani leads the cast as Sarakka, known as “Jadal”. The story follows how leadership can emerge from an unlikely place, and how a community decides to stand up against those who hold power over it. Gangs, local politics and generations of oppression all press in on the characters. The film’s tagline, “Bloodshed. Violent. One man.”, signals that this is a hard-edged story rather than a gentle one.

The film blends large-scale action with a social drama about identity, dignity and belonging. It also roots that story in a specific time and place in Telangana’s history. This summary stays with the premise, so the ending and later developments are not covered here.

The Paradise — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What makes The Paradise notable

Star and cast: Nani heads an ensemble that includes veteran Mohan Babu as Shikanja Maalik, Kayadu Lohar as Subbulakshmi “Subbu”, Sonali Kulkarni as Sammakka and Raghav Juyal as Vikram Maalik. Sampoornesh Babu plays Biriyani, Priyadarshi Pullikonda plays MLA Shankaranna, and Vishika appears as Devi. Tanikella Bharani is also in the cast. P. Vijay Kumar portrays N. T. Rama Rao.
Director and writers: Srikanth Odela directs and co-wrote the screenplay with Vinay Sagar Jonnala.
Genre and scale: It is an action drama with a runtime of 170 minutes, which places it firmly in the tradition of big-canvas Telugu cinema.
Origin: This is an Indian production in Telugu, produced by Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment.
Themes: Caste and tribal discrimination, the fight for citizenship, gang power and a 1980s period setting give the action a strong social backdrop.

If you are looking for a review of The Paradise, this page gives you the context to decide whether the film suits you. You can find the Drama4U Score displayed separately on this page.

Who will enjoy The Paradise

Fans of Nani who want to see him in an intense, action-driven role
Viewers who enjoy Telugu mass-action cinema with a social message
Anyone drawn to period dramas about oppression, identity and community resistance
Audiences comfortable with violent content and long, epic-length films
Followers of Srikanth Odela’s work as a writer-director

The Paradise release date & where to watch

The Paradise was released worldwide on September 23, 2026, which is also its US theatrical release date (unrated). It received a digital release in the US on October 22, 2026, on Netflix, rated R.

As of October 24, 2026, US viewers can stream The Paradise on Netflix, including the Netflix Standard with Ads plan. The film is in Telugu. A trailer is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of October 24, 2026.

Cast

Nanias Sarakka 'Jadal'
Mohan Babuas Shikanja Maalik
Kayadu Loharas Subbulakshmi 'Subbu'
Sonali Kulkarnias Sammakka
Raghav Juyalas Vikram MaalikSee credits →
Sampoornesh Babuas Biriyani
Vishikaas Devi
Tanikella Bharani

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was The Paradise released?: The Paradise was released worldwide on September 23, 2026. In the US, it opened in theaters that day and arrived digitally on Netflix on October 22, 2026.
Where can I watch The Paradise in the US?: As of October 24, 2026, The Paradise is streaming on Netflix in the US. It is available on both the regular plans and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Who is in the cast of The Paradise?: Nani stars as Sarakka 'Jadal'. The cast also includes Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, Raghav Juyal, Sampoornesh Babu, Vishika, Tanikella Bharani, Priyadarshi Pullikonda and P. Vijay Kumar as N. T. Rama Rao.
What is The Paradise about?: It is a Telugu action drama set in 1980s Secunderabad. The story follows a marginalised tribal community fighting discrimination and seeking recognition as citizens, with an unlikely figure rising to lead them.
How long is The Paradise?: The Paradise runs 170 minutes, or about 2 hours and 50 minutes.

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