Nani's upcoming Telugu action drama The Paradise has completed its certification process ahead of its September 24, 2026 theatrical release. The Central Board of Film Certification has granted the film an A certificate after the makers made 21 modifications listed in the certification document.
The certificate means the film is restricted to adult audiences in India. Reports based on the CBFC document say the changes covered violent imagery, dialogue, subtitles and several visual details rather than being limited to a single scene.
What changes were made?
The certification record lists multiple modifications. News9live reports that scenes involving violence, bloodshed and torture were changed, while some words and dialogue were muted or deleted. The report also notes changes involving a crow and the National Flag, a scene featuring a pregnant woman, and the duration of stabbing imagery.
Other reported changes include adjustments to references to armed struggle, assassination and fictionalized historical events. Certain names were removed from subtitles, and a tattoo containing an objectionable word was covered using computer-generated effects. Smoking-related references and warnings were also modified as part of the certification process.
Runtime and release
The final reported runtime is roughly 174 minutes, or about 2 hours and 54 minutes. The movie is scheduled to release worldwide on September 24, with a special premiere event already approved for September 23 in Telangana.
That long runtime places the film firmly in the large-scale action-drama category. The Paradise is directed by Srikanth Odela, who reunites with Nani after their previous collaboration Dasara. The cast also includes Kayadu Lohar, Raghav Juyal and Mohan Babu.
Why the certification is significant
An A certificate changes who can legally watch the film in Indian cinemas, and the list of modifications gives audiences some indication of the movie's mature tone. It does not, however, provide a complete picture of the story or how audiences will respond once the film opens.
The certification is arriving at the end of an unusually busy promotional period. Advance bookings have already generated substantial attention, while the filmmakers have continued releasing songs and promotional material.
What happens next
The next real test is the theatrical release itself. Once September 24 arrives, box-office performance, reviews and audience reactions will provide a clearer picture of how the film lands. For now, the confirmed update is that The Paradise has completed certification with an A rating, a reported 174-minute runtime and 21 listed modifications, and is set for release on September 24.
Source
News9live — The Paradise certification report
