Sampoornesh Babu unveiled as ‘Biryani’ in Nani–Srikanth Odela’s The Paradise : Bollywood News

Directed by the talented Srikanth Odela, fresh off the massive success of Dasara, The Paradise, starring Natural Star Nani, is one of the most anticipated projects in India. The film marks yet another collaboration between Natural Star Nani and Srikanth Odela, who have already delivered the blockbuster Dasara together. Now, amidst the rising anticipation, the makers have dropped a new character poster featuring Sampoornesh Babu as Biryani, and it indeed looks like one of the most dreaded characters from the film.

Sampoornesh Babu unveiled as ‘Biryani’ in Nani–Srikanth Odela’s The Paradise

Sampoornesh Babu unveiled as ‘Biryani’ in Nani–Srikanth Odela’s The ParadiseTaking to social media, the makers of The Paradise unveiled the character poster of Sampoornesh Babu as Biryani. Looking truly dreadful, he sports a very unique appearance with an intriguing name. While Sampoornesh Babu is widely known for playing comedy roles, this shocking transformation has taken everyone by surprise.

Interestingly, when comedy actors take on serious roles, they often nail them to the tee. Examples include Sunil, who played the dreaded Mangalam Seenu in Pushpa, and Rakesh Bedi in Dhurandhar, among others. Now, with this thrilling poster of Sampoornesh Babu as Biryani from The Paradise, it looks like yet another remarkable character is on the way.

A story cannot be set in Hyderabad without Biryani 😉
Introducing an all new @sampoornesh as ‘Biryani’ from #TheParadise 🔥❤️‍🔥
Jadal’s Best Friend 🫂 pic.twitter.com/iMLTQY1jgU
— THE PARADISE (@TheParadiseOffl) December 19, 2025

Moreover, The Paradise is set to be yet another cinematic spectacle from Srikanth Odela, showcasing his distinctive vision. It’s indeed the magic of his detailing that has made every creative work of his create immense buzz. He made his directorial debut with Dasara, which garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success, crossing the Rs 100 crores mark and emerging as the highest-grossing film in Nani’s career. With just a few films in his filmography, he has already become the talk of the town, and with The Paradise, his stakes are only set to rise.

Adding to the excitement, the original soundtrack by Anirudh Ravichander, with vocals by Anirudh and Arjun Chandy, delivers a gripping and immersive experience, setting the perfect tone and enhancing the film’s overall cinematic impact.

Produced by SLV Cinemas, The Paradise is slated for a massive theatrical release on March 26, 2026, in eight languages Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. In a move that underlines the film’s global ambitions, the makers have reportedly approached Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds to present The Paradise across international markets. With its visionary director, powerhouse cast, and global scale, The Paradise is not just a film, it’s a cultural phenomenon in the making.

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