A one-star review of Nani’s The Paradise is going viral on social media, and it’s not because of the rating alone. The review was posted on Letterboxd under the name of Gautham Ghattamaneni, Mahesh Babu’s son.
What the Review Says
The review gives The Paradise just one star out of five. It was logged on October 24, two days after the film started streaming on Netflix.
“I liked the cinematography and the acting in emotional scenes. I liked nothing else. Very disappointing. Also the editing was just atrocious,” the review reads.
The review has already picked up dozens of likes, and screenshots are being shared widely on X.
Praise for the Visuals and Emotions
The review isn’t entirely negative. It singles out two things it liked: the cinematography and the performances in the emotional scenes.
That’s in line with what many viewers said when the film released in theatres. The Paradise’s dark 1980s world and Nani’s intense performance were widely appreciated.
The Editing Criticism
The harshest words in the review are for the editing, which it calls “atrocious.” That’s interesting, because the Netflix version of The Paradise is about 25 minutes shorter than the theatrical cut.
A section of audiences had felt the film was too long in theatres. The OTT cut was expected to fix the pacing, but this review suggests the trims may have created new problems with the flow instead.
Mixed OTT Response
The Paradise’s Netflix release has drawn a mixed response so far. Some viewers feel the shorter version works better, while others say the cuts have hurt the story.
The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, closed its theatrical run with around ₹170 Cr gross worldwide. Nani plays the lead, with Kayadu Lohar and Mohan Babu in key roles.
Why It’s Making Noise
Reviews from star kids always draw attention, and a one-star rating for a big star’s film was bound to spark debate. Nani fans and Mahesh Babu fans have been arguing about it online since the screenshot surfaced
