Birthday wishes in showbiz often dazzle with glamour, but Sreekant Odela’s tribute to Nani stands out for its raw emotion and sincerity. The director’s X post has sparked conversations about loyalty and innovation in South Indian cinema, as he credits the Natural Star for his growth.
Helming ‘The Paradise’ together—their follow-up to the smash-hit ‘Dachera’—Odela revealed how Nani mended him amid chaos. ‘I broke every rule in cinema—your patterns, release dates, methods—but you rebuilt me every time,’ he shared. Nani’s mantra? ‘Oke ra ni istam.’
Vivid memories flooded the post: Nani agreeing to a topknot, a tattoo, infinite retakes without complaint. ‘Your trust gave me everything,’ Odela admitted, vowing to uncover its depth through their new film.
‘Dachera’ set the gold standard, earning rave reviews and massive earnings. Now, ‘The Paradise’ with Raghav Juyal promises more, hitting theaters August 21 across eight languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Spanish, and English.
Capping it with ‘Happy Birthday Nani Anna’ and ‘Nannu namina na Dharani,’ Odela’s words resonate as a blueprint for creative synergy, inspiring filmmakers everywhere.