Nani Completes 18 Years in Telugu Cinema
Nani marked 18 years in cinema with a heartfelt message to fans, thanking them for their constant support and promising to value their love throughout his journey.
Nani has completed 18 years in the Telugu film industry, marking a major milestone in a career that has taken him from supporting roles to one of the industry’s leading actors.
The actor used the occasion to thank his fans and audience for standing by him throughout the journey. Sharing a short message on X, Nani said he had never taken their love for granted and would continue to value it.
Nani made his debut as a lead actor with Ashta Chamma, directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti. The film was released on September 5, 2008, and introduced Nani to Telugu audiences as a promising new performer.
Over the years, Nani built a reputation for choosing different kinds of stories and gradually expanded his work beyond acting. He also ventured into film production, adding another side to his career in the industry.
His latest project is The Paradise, an action entertainer directed by Srikanth Odela. The film is being produced by SLV Cinemas and is scheduled to reach theatres on September 24.
The release date has changed more than once. The film was initially planned for March 26 and was later moved to August 21 before the makers announced September 24 as the new release date.
The recently released teaser has created strong interest around the movie. Nani appears in an intense and rugged look, with his character sporting two braids and carrying a chain made with blades. The visuals have added to the curiosity surrounding his role.
The teaser also hints at a story centred on oppressed people rising against those who control them. Mohan Babu is set to appear as the antagonist, while dialogues questioning who the country belongs to have added a political and rebellious tone to the film.
The Paradise is being prepared for a multilingual release. The movie will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada and Malayalam.
As Nani looks back on 18 years in cinema, his message to fans has kept the focus on the people who have followed his journey from the beginning. For the actor, the milestone is not just about the number of years but also about the relationship he has built with audiences.
