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Nani's Chiru Film Shelved: 'Will Not Take Off Soon', Says Nani

Nani confirms his planned film with Chiranjeevi will not happen anytime soon, citing delays on Paradise, Chiru’s commitments, and no recent talks. The project, once locked with Srikanth Odela directing, now appears dead in the water.

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Nani’s Paradise has stalled — and with it, the dream of a Chiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela reunion. The film, which was meant to be a high-stakes collaboration between the Natural Star and the Megastar, is now on indefinite hold, according to Nani himself. He confirmed in a recent interview that the project won’t move forward anytime soon, citing delays on Paradise, Chiranjeevi’s packed schedule, and lack of recent discussions.

No official cancellation, but the silence speaks volumes. The Paradise, Nani’s second film with director Srikanth Odela after Dasara, faced budget overruns and mixed reactions post-release. While it held strong in the Nizam region, its performance elsewhere was underwhelming. Critics pointed to excessive spending on sets, a major point of contention.

And the film’s uneven word of mouth. That’s where the pivot happened. Even before Paradise wrapped, Nani had already announced plans for a new film with Chiranjeevi. The idea was locked, the director onboard (Odela), and the bankroll in motion (with Nani and Sudhakar Cherukuri involved).

But momentum fizzled. Now, with Nani set to begin shooting Bloody Romeo in November under Sujeeth’s direction, the Chiru project remains in limbo. Fans are split. Some are calling it a betrayal, “Why did this project get shelved?” one tweet asks.

Others see it as a necessary recalibration: “Chiru condemns the use of AI morphing,” another posts, hinting at deeper creative friction. There’s even a meme circulating: “Epadiyachu jeichiruyaa [Jailer 2]”. A jab at the perceived inconsistency in Chiru’s current output. So what happens next?

No date. No announcement. Just a quiet fade. The Paradise delay wasn’t just about production, it was a shift in focus.

And right now, Nani’s moving forward, not back. The Chiru film? Still waiting. For now.

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23 September 2026 · Netflix · cast, trailer and release details

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