The Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela combination created a massive buzz when it was announced in December 2025. A blood-soaked action drama starring Megastar, directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Nani, sounded like a bold experiment. However, following the disastrous response to The Paradise, the project is now facing serious questions.
Nani has now spoken about the much-hyped collaboration in his interview with Anupama Chopra. He explained that the project’s timeline was affected by the lengthy production of The Paradise, forcing scheduling changes for both Chiranjeevi and Srikanth Odela.
More importantly, Nani revealed that they have not yet held formal discussions about the film’s status or start date.
Before The Paradise, the project had the potential to become one of the most exciting films in Chiranjeevi’s lineup. Now, the negative perception around Srikanth Odela has changed the mood around it.
There was already talk in industry circles that the film’s future could depend on the outcome of The Paradise. Now that the film’s verdict is out, doubts have emerged over whether Chiranjeevi will still take the risk of working with the director.
A film like The Paradise can take a massive toll on a director’s credibility. After such a fiasco, Nani and Odela themselves will think twice about approaching a star of Chiranjeevi’s stature to star in their project.
The lack of formal discussions suggests the project is unlikely to move forward anytime soon. Going by Nani’s carefully worded remarks, fans are already assuming the film is as good as shelved.
For now, the Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela film appears to be on the back burner. The Paradise has not just disappointed audiences. It may also have put one of Tollywood’s most talked-about combinations on hold forever.
