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Review: Nani’s The Paradise – Grand Canvas, Little Impact

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The Paradise

Movie Name : The Paradise

Release Date : September 24, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Nani, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Raghav Juyal,Sampoornesh Babu, Sonali Kulkarni and Others
Director : Srikanth Odela
Producer : Sudhakar Cherukuri
Music Director : Anirudh Ravichander
Cinematographer : Ch Sai
Editor : Navin Nooli

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Natural Star Nani’s The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela created massive pre-release buzz, and amidst huge fan frenzy it has now hit the big screens. Let’s see how the movie is.

Story:

The Paradise revolves around an oppressed tribe called Savaari. Even after India attaining independence, they continue to live without an identity in the country under the ruthless monarch Shikanja Malik (Mohan Babu). How Jadal (Nani) rises against Shikanja Malik and fights to bring an identity to his people forms the crux of the story.

Plus Points:

One of the main highlights of The Paradise is its well-designed action episodes. The makers have gone all out without compromising on the budget, and the efforts are clearly visible in this aspect.

The film opens well with a disturbing sequence around the protagonist’s birth, and it sets the tone nicely for what’s to come. The movie works occasionally in the first half, with the cafe fight and interval portions standing out.

Nani has been effectively portraying mass roles in his recent outings, and with The Paradise, he once again delivers a sincere performance. The actor underwent a physical transformation for the character and did pretty well in the demanding fight sequences. Aaya Sher and Yeshanagula provide some respite.

Minus Points:

The biggest gripe about The Paradise is undoubtedly Srikanth Odela. Not only did he opt for an age-old template, but he also added nothing exciting to the screenplay to make the goings-on interesting. Audiences have started looking past routine stories when the presentation is good. But when that element doesn’t work fully, it’s tough to hold the attention throughout.

After a while, one will start wondering if the director has any ideas up his sleeve apart from the bloodbath and massacres to keep the proceedings going. Apart from Nani, no other character registers strongly. Even Sonali Kulkarni’s role loses its impact after a point.

The Paradise follows a chapter-wise narration, but by the time the movie concludes, one can barely remember them. There is a resemblance to many popular mass films, but The Paradise struggles to recreate their magic. The references to a famous Telangana political leader might draw whistles in Telangana, but the rest might not relate to them much.

The second half, in particular, is mostly boring without any high moments. The climax face-off should have been between Nani and Mohan Babu, but instead, we get to see a routine showdown involving cops. The heroine track is absurdly written, and it will surely raise eyebrows. Mohan Babu gets very little to do, while Sampoornesh Babu and Raghav Juyal are completely wasted.

Technical Aspects:

Anirudh’s songs work, but when it comes to the background score, he too can’t do much with the lack of support from the writing department. The sound mixing is bad, and the dialogues at times are not audible. The editing is abrupt, lacking seamless transitions from scene to scene. Even before we could feel anything, the next scene jumps in. Some scenes make us feel that the post-production was rushed.

Cinematography by CH Sai is solid, while the production values are excellent. Efforts are put in to make a larger-than-life film, but similar endeavours were needed regarding the story and screenplay. When the first glimpse dropped, many expected Srikanth Odela to deliver a hard-hitting film, but his work is certainly below par.

Verdict:

On the whole, The Paradise is a routine mass action drama with the fight blocks coming out well. Nani’s sincere performance, the pre-interval to interval stretch, and the chartbuster songs work, but the rest isn’t anywhere near what the team promised. The template storyline has been told in an underwhelming manner. Expectations were massive for Srikanth Odela, but he didn’t meet them with this one. Hence, the film ends up being a below average watch.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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Review: Immortal – A promising concept with a flawed treatment

by 123telugu

Movie Name : ​Immortal

Release Date : September 19, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : GV Prakash Kumar, Kayadu Lohar, TM Karthik, Kumar Natarajan, Lollu Sabha Maaran, Aaditya Kathir, Arshu Maharjan, Pema Tsamchoe, Sunita Shrestha & Others
Director : Mariyappan Chinna
Producer : Arun Kumar Dhanasekaran
Music Director : Sam CS
Cinematographer : Arun Radhakrishnan
Editor : Rajesh Mahalakshmi

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GV Prakash Kumar’s latest horror-fantasy thriller, Immortal, recently hit theatres in Tamil and has now arrived before the Telugu audience. Directed by newcomer Mariyappan Chinna, the film aims to blend folklore-driven fantasy elements with apartment horror. Let’s see how it fares.

Story:

Mahi (GV Prakash Kumar) works as a designer in his uncle’s printing press. Unable to bear his landlord’s daily harassment, he decides to pack up and find a new place to stay. As he searches for a room that fits his modest salary, he receives an unexpected call from Sindhu (Kayadu Lohar), who offers him a room on a flat-sharing basis.

Excited by the offer, Mahi moves into her spacious flat and falls for Sindhu almost instantly. She acts friendly and welcoming, drawing him in deeper. Following a string of eerie incidents, Mahi discovers a terrifying secret about who Sindhu really is. Who is Sindhu? Why does Mahi tremble in fear after uncovering her reality? How does he try to escape from her clutches, and what connects this ordeal to a wild beast born into a tribal clan a thousand years ago? That forms the rest of the plot.

Plus Points:

The core idea behind Immortal holds promise. Bringing an ancient wild creature’s myth into a contemporary urban setting gives the film an unusual flavor. Mahi’s character, an ordinary young man driven by innocence and simple hopes, who suddenly has to run for his life, keeps the conflict relatable in the earlier stretches.

The dynamic between Sindhu and Mahi carries decent intrigue during the first hour. The romantic buildup, with Mahi falling into her trap while completely charmed by her presence, is handled neatly. GV Prakash Kumar puts in a natural performance, handling the fear and vulnerability with ease. Kayadu Lohar looks striking and brings a convincing edge to her mysterious role. TM Karthik delivers solid support in an important part, while Kumar Natarajan and Aaditya Kathir play their roles adequately.

Minus Points:

Even when a story is pure fiction, it needs an internal logic to make the audience suspend disbelief. Director Mariyappan Chinna struggles on that front. The supernatural illusionary world built around the female lead often feels random and lacks convincing rules. Ghost and monster concepts aren’t new to Telugu moviegoers, so a fantasy script like this demands tighter reasoning.

The horror elements also rely heavily on routine jump scares rather than building genuine tension. Although the director attempts to raise the stakes in the second half, the narrative slows down considerably. The scenes feel repetitive, logic takes a backseat, and the pacing dips into boring stretches that dilute the film’s initial momentum. As a result, the story never fully capitalizes on its original spark.

Technical Aspects:

The concept of the ancient mythical beast is creative, but the writing fails to give it a gripping flow on screen. Sam CS’s background score is decent and backs the mood whenever the tension peaks.

Arun Radhakrishnan’s cinematography stands out, framing both the natural visuals and the apartment setup with good atmosphere. The editing is passable, though trimming some scenes in the second half would’ve helped the pacing. Production values from Arunkumar Dhanasekaran are respectable throughout.

Verdict:

Immortal is a fantasy horror thriller that works only in bits and pieces. The fresh core concept, neat visuals, and capable lead performances keep you curious early on. However, a slow-moving second half, lack of logic, and formulaic scare tactics pull the movie down. If you enjoy folklore-tinged supernatural films and keep your expectations in check, you might find a few moments to appreciate.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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Review: Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game – High on Style, Low on Punch

by 123telugu

Movie Name : I’m Game

Release Date : September 03, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Dulquer Salmaan, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese and others
Director : Nahas Hidhayath
Producer : Dulquer Salmaan
Music Director : Jakes Bejoy
Cinematographer : Jimshi Khalid
Editor : Chaman Chakko

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I’m Game is the latest Malayalam movie that hit the big screens today. Dulquer Salmaan has joined hands with RDX-fame director Nahas Hidhayath for this action thriller. Amid decent buzz, the film is out now, and here’s the review to find out how it fares.

Story:

Dan John (Dulquer Salmaan) is a compulsive gambler who loses everything and ends up drowning in debt. Refusing to back down, he turns to cricket betting, only to lose whatever little he has left. Frustrated and desperate to recover his money, Dan creates a massive ruckus, an act that ultimately leaves his life hanging by a thread.

Following the incident, he slips into a coma. When he eventually wakes up, everyone assumes he has returned to normal, but Dan soon discovers that something bizarre has happened to him. What exactly happened to Dan? What is this strange phenomenon he has encountered, and how does he deal with the chaos that follows? The rest of the story reveals the answers.

Plus Points:

Dulquer Salmaan is well known for picking movies with fresh and interesting ideas. He has good taste in stories, and I’m Game is another honest try in that direction. The main plot feels new and makes people curious right from the start. That freshness is one of the biggest strengths of the movie.

Dulquer gives a very good performance, and there is almost nothing to complain about his acting. He puts in a lot of hard work, especially during the interval scene, which looks great on screen. The unusual story also gives him enough room to show different emotions and shades of his character.

Kayadu Lohar looks good on screen, and her scenes with Dulquer work well enough. Mysskin does a decent job as the villain, and Samyuktha Vishwanath leaves a good mark despite her small role. Antony Varghese enters in the second half and delivers a solid, emotional performance that helps the movie.

The background music, camera work, and fast editing in the fight scenes make the film look clean and stylish. All the technical departments come together nicely to give the movie a grand, commercial look.

Minus Points:

The story idea is fresh, but the way it is told on screen is quite normal. The first half sets up the plot nicely and brings in a big twist, which creates high hopes for the rest of the film. However, the second half slowly loses its grip because many scenes feel repeated and the story becomes easy to guess.

The action scenes are fun at the beginning, but they soon feel boring because you always know what is going to happen next. The director and writer should have added more surprises here to keep the excitement alive. Also, the cricket betting angle has been seen in many movies before, and the film does not show anything truly new with that topic.

The lengthy runtime is another big problem for the film. A story like this does not need nearly three hours to finish. Cutting about twenty to thirty minutes would have made the film much faster and far more enjoyable to watch.

Mysskin does an okay job, but his character needed a stronger presence to feel scary. A younger and more stylish villain could have made the hero-villain clash much more intense. As it stands, his role does not leave the kind of punch you expect from a main bad guy.

Technical Aspects:

The director, Nahas Hidhayath, starts with an exciting story idea, but he struggles to turn it into a non-stop thrilling ride. He shows real talent in a few sequences, but he needed a firmer grip on the story during the second half. Better pacing would have kept the excitement high until the very end.

The editing by Chaman Chacko is good in parts, especially during the big action scenes. However, he should have cut down several slow and repeated scenes to make the movie flow better. A tighter edit would have kept the audience far more engaged.

The cinematography by Jimshi Khalid makes every frame look rich and colorful. Jakes Bejoy’s background music is easily one of the best parts of the movie, as it brings great energy to the fight scenes. The overall production values are high and give the film a proper big-screen look.

Verdict:

On the whole, I’m Game has an interesting plot, but the average storytelling pulls it down. Dulquer Salmaan and the technical team do their best to lift the film, but the slow second half and predictable scenes stop it from becoming a big hit. The movie works only in bits and pieces, so action fans who like fresh ideas can give it a try with low expectations.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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