Nani’s The Paradise is one of the biggest disappointments of 2026. After failing in theatres in September, the film faced brutal trolling on OTT as well. Nani’s reputation and his image as an actor known for making sensible choices also got scarred. Now, veteran comedian Babu Mohan has added another uncomfortable episode to the film’s story.
Babu Mohan recently revealed in an interview that he was initially considered for an important role in The Paradise. The team conducted a makeup test, made him try several costumes and even appreciated his look. According to the veteran actor, the makers told him that his appearance was magnificent and that they would call him when shooting began.
However, that call never came.
Babu Mohan said he kept waiting for an update, but nobody contacted him. More importantly, the team did not even have the courtesy to inform him that he was no longer part of the project. He reportedly waited until the film’s release, hoping someone would get back to him.
The comedian sarcastically suggested that perhaps the makers felt he was ‘useless’ for the role or found someone better. But his bigger disappointment was the way the team handled the situation.
Taking another dig at the film’s fate, Babu Mohan remarked that misfortune seemed to follow the project and it eventually turned into a failure.
Casting changes are common in cinema. Directors have every right to change actors if they feel someone else suits a role better. But leaving an experienced artist waiting without communicating the decision reflects poorly on the team’s professionalism.
Babu Mohan’s point is simple. Regardless of creative decisions, the production team should have had the basic professional courtesy, or ‘samskaram’, to inform him that he was no longer needed.
