Reports suggest that the makers of Natural Star Nani’s upcoming action drama, The Paradise, are in talks with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds to potentially join the project.

While there has been no official announcement from the film’s team or Reynolds’ representatives, the discussions are reportedly ongoing.

The Film’s Global Ambitions

• Director and Collaboration: The Paradise is directed by Srikanth Odela, known for the 2023 blockbuster Dasara. This marks his second collaboration with Nani.
• International Reach: The movie is being planned as a large-scale, pan-world action drama. Its global aspirations are evident in the planned release across eight languages, which is rumored to include English and Spanish.
• Release Date: The film is currently slated for a theatrical release on March 26, 2025.

Why Ryan Reynolds?

The attempt to bring in a Hollywood superstar like the Deadpool actor aligns with the production team’s goal of significantly boosting the film’s appeal to an international audience. Furthermore, the move is seen as fitting the film’s genre:

• The Paradise is characterized as an action drama that also incorporates quirky elements.
• Reynolds’ noted screen presence and signature comedic timing are considered a perfect fit to enhance the humorous aspects of the film.

Other Cast Members

Apart from Nani, the film also features actor Raghav Juyal (known for The Ba*rds of Bollywood), who will be making his Telugu debut with this project.