This marks a major comeback for Mohan Babu in a full-fledged villainous role. His rugged look and intense presence promise a memorable face-off with Nani, who is reportedly playing a layered, emotionally complex character in the film
The Paradise poster
The makers of The Paradise, the much-anticipated film starring Natural Star Nani, have finally unveiled the poster of the film’s formidable antagonist, and it’s none other than veteran actor Mohan Babu. The first-look poster introduces his character, Shikanja Maalik, in a menacing avatar.
In the poster, Mohan Babu appears with blood-soaked hands, holding a cigar between his fingers, and sporting a pair of dark black glasses that add to his cold, intimidating demeanour. The image evokes an aura of raw power and calculated violence, perfectly aligning with the character's name, Shikanja.
Mohan Babu's intense negative role in the film
This marks a major comeback for Mohan Babu in a full-fledged villainous role. His rugged look and intense presence promise a memorable face-off with Nani, who is reportedly playing a layered, emotionally complex character in the film.
Sharing the poster on social media, the makers of Nani wrote, “Naam hai ‘SHIKANJA MAALIK’ The Dark Lord of cinema rises again, Bringing back The Legendary themohanbabu Garu as ‘SHIKANJA MAALIK’ in #TheParadise to reclaim the peak villainism In CINEMAS 26th March 2026. Releasing in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish.
The Paradise is set to be yet another cinematic spectacle from Srikanth Odela, showcasing his distinctive vision. It’s indeed the magic of his detailing that has made every creative work of his create immense buzz. He made his directorial debut with Dasara, which garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark and emerging as the highest-grossing film in Nani’s career. With just a few films in his filmography, he has already become the talk of the town, and with The Paradise, his stakes are only set to rise.
All about The Paradise
The Paradise has been produced by SLV Cinemas, headed by Sudhakar Cherukuri. They are known for producing the successful film Dasara. Now, with The Paradise, they are set to deliver yet another mega cinematic spectacle.
Backed by SLV Cinemas, The Paradise is directed by visionary Srikanth Odela with music by the sensational Anirudh Ravichander. Set for a grand release on March 26, 2026, it will launch in eight languages, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. With its stellar team and global reach, the film promises to redefine cinema and deliver the truly unexpected.
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