After winning hearts together in Dasara, Nani and Keerthy Suresh are set to reunite in The Paradise. This time, however, Keerthy will not be playing the female lead. Instead, she is reportedly making a special appearance in a high-energy item song.
According to industry buzz, Keerthy has allotted just two days for the shoot. Despite the short schedule, she is said to be receiving a hefty remuneration, though the exact figure remains under wraps.
Director Srikanth Odela is reportedly mounting the song on a grand scale, hoping it will become one of the film’s biggest theatrical highlights.
Recently, in Peddi, Shruti Haasan featured in a special song, but it failed to generate any kind of excitement. Casting an outdated actress like Shruti killed all the buzz. In the movie as well, her dance performance and the song itself turned out to be utterly forgettable.
That naturally raises an interesting question: Can Keerthy Suresh succeed where Shruti Haasan couldn’t?
Unlike actresses primarily known for glamour, Keerthy has built her career on strong performances and a girl-next-door image. While she has appeared in some glamorous songs before, audiences largely associate her with content-driven roles rather than special numbers.
That is exactly what makes this appearance intriguing.
If Srikanth Odela presents her in a completely hot new avatar, the song could emerge as one of the film’s biggest crowd-pullers. But if it ends up as just another routine item number, it may struggle to create the impact the makers are hoping for. The tune itself, composed by Anirudh, will also decide its impact.
Meanwhile, The Paradise is gearing up for a major promotional push, with its much-awaited teaser set to arrive on August 6.
