Natural Star Nani’s upcoming action drama The Paradise is generating strong interest ahead of its theatrical release, with fans particularly curious about the roles played by Nani and Kayadu Lohar. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film brings the duo together in a gritty period setting.
Nani plays the central character Jadal, while Kayadu Lohar has been introduced as Subbu, short for Subbalakshmi. The makers unveiled Kayadu’s first look earlier this year, showing her in a distinctive, grounded avatar that immediately created curiosity about her character.
Kayadu Lohar’s role has been kept relatively guarded, although recent reports confirm that she is an important part of the film’s narrative. The actress has also spoken about working with Nani, praising his effortless approach to acting and saying she has been observing his performance process while shooting for the film.
The film has attracted attention for its intense world and socially rooted storyline. Recent comments from director Srikanth Odela indicate that several real-life incidents he witnessed while growing up in Telangana influenced the story. The narrative revolves around a marginalized community and Nani’s character emerging as a leader who challenges oppression.
With Nani’s rugged Jadal character and Kayadu Lohar’s intriguing Subbu adding to the film’s dramatic world, The Paradise has become one of the notable Telugu releases of 2026. The makers have confirmed the film’s worldwide theatrical release for September 24, 2026.
Nani recently revealed that Kayadu’s character has a strong and important emotional arc, particularly in the second half of the film. He also indicated that audiences should not judge her character simply from promotional posters or individual looks, suggesting that there are surprises connected to her role.
Kayadu has previously described working with Nani as a learning experience, praising his effortless approach to acting. She said she observed his performance process closely while shooting their scenes together.
With the film nearing its worldwide theatrical release, Kayadu Lohar’s character remains one of the elements that the team is deliberately keeping mysterious. Her emotional journey and connection to the central story are expected to become clearer when The Paradise reaches theatres on September 24.