Telugu cinema’s dynamic duo, director Sreekant Odela and actor Nani, celebrated the latter’s birthday with a social media post that’s winning the internet. Odela’s message on X wasn’t just a wish—it was a profound testament to Nani’s role as his pillar of strength during turbulent creative waters.
Teaming up again for ‘The Paradise’ after the triumphant ‘Dachera,’ Odela confessed how Nani’s support turned his rule-breaking visions into reality. He broke every cinema norm: unconventional shooting schedules, release dates, work ethics. But Nani? He always replied, ‘Oke ra ni istam’—your call, boss.
From quirky demands like sporting a choti (topknot) to inking a tattoo on his hand, and patiently reshooting scenes endlessly, Nani embodied trust. Odela pondered, ‘You’ve given me everything I have today because of your belief in me.’
The post culminated in an emotional birthday note: ‘Happy Birthday Nani Anna. Grateful for life.’ This camaraderie echoes in their past success with ‘Dachera,’ praised by critics and audiences alike for its box office prowess.
Excitement builds for ‘The Paradise,’ featuring Raghav Juyal, releasing in eight languages—Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Spanish, English—on August 21. Odela dubbed Nani ‘Nannu namina na Dharani,’ symbolizing the unbreakable faith that fuels their magic.