Nani Responds to Telangana Government Over The Paradise Premiere: Here’s What Happens Next

Hyderabad: Natural Star Nani’s wish to watch The Paradise alongside fans at a theatre in Hyderabad has taken an interesting turn ahead of the film’s theatrical release.

The actor had requested Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and the state police to allow him to attend the September 23 premiere at a theatre in RTC X Roads. Nani said he wanted to experience the film with the audience rather than watch it separately.

The request received a response from the Telangana government, with crowd management and public safety being highlighted as the key considerations.

Nani Says Safety Comes First

After Chief Minister Revanth Reddy responded to his request, Nani thanked him and clarified that he understands the importance of public safety.

In his latest response, the actor specifically referred to the arrangements being made for Ganesh immersion and said he did not want his theatre visit to create an additional burden for the police department.

Nani also made it clear that the final decision of the police would be respected. If his presence at the theatre creates any safety or crowd-management complications, he said he would be willing to skip the visit.

What Did Revanth Reddy Ask Nani To Do?

The Chief Minister appreciated Nani's stated commitment to safety guidelines but asked the actor and his team to follow the official process.

The team has been asked to submit an application to the designated local police station. The concerned police authorities will then examine the request, particularly from the perspective of crowd management and public safety, before taking a decision.

This means that Nani's request was not treated as an automatic permission to attend the premiere. The proposed theatre visit remains subject to the police review.

Komatireddy Venkat Reddy Also Responds

Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy also acknowledged Nani's request.

According to his response, the Telangana government continues to support the Telugu film industry and artists, while public safety, law and order and traffic management remain important considerations.

The minister similarly directed the film team to coordinate with the local police following the Chief Minister's instructions.

Why Does Nani Want to Watch The Paradise With Fans?

For Nani, the request appears to be connected to the traditional theatrical experience.

In his original appeal, the actor described himself as a cinema fan and said watching a film together with audiences has always been an important part of his relationship with cinema.

He specifically mentioned Hyderabad's RTC X Roads, which has long been associated with the city's movie-going culture. Nani wanted to sit among the audience and experience their immediate reaction to The Paradise.

Why Is Safety Such an Important Factor?

The issue has particular significance because large celebrity appearances at premieres can attract substantial crowds.

The discussion also comes after the December 2024 stampede at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa 2, an incident that resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to her child.

As a result, any proposed appearance by a major star at a crowded premiere requires consideration of crowd movement, traffic and police deployment.

Nani's latest response indicates that he is willing to leave the final call to the authorities rather than make his theatre appearance a priority over those arrangements.

The Paradise Release Details

The Paradise, starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on September 24, 2026.

A special premiere screening has been approved for September 23 in Telangana. The state has also approved revised ticket pricing for the film's initial theatrical run.

The film has generated considerable attention ahead of release, making Nani's proposed audience visit another major talking point around the movie.

What Happens Next?

For now, the key point is that Nani's theatre visit is dependent on the police review.

The actor has indicated that he will respect the authorities' decision and will not insist on attending if his presence could create difficulties for crowd management or public safety.

That leaves the focus on the local police assessment rather than on a direct approval or rejection from the Chief Minister.

For fans, however, the possibility of seeing Nani watch The Paradise alongside them at an RTC X Roads theatre has added another layer of excitement to the film's release.

The Paradise arrives in theatres on September 24, while the question of Nani's presence at the RTC X Roads premiere remains subject to the authorities' decision.