March 4, 2025: The Paradise – The much-anticipated teaser of Nani’s movie, has taken the internet by storm—but not for the reasons the makers had hoped. A major translation mishap in the Malayalam version has turned the teaser into a viral subject of trolling and criticism.
In one striking scene, Nani’s tattooed hand is prominently displayed, but the tattoo’s Malayalam text contains an offensive phrase—one that fans claim is a direct result of a poor translation from the original Telugu dialogue. The mistake has sparked a social media frenzy, with Twitter users slamming the filmmakers for the oversight.
Lost in Translation? Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Teaser Faces Backlash for Malayalam Mishap!
Nani took to X (formerly Twitter), where he shared the teaser and wrote, “This is our STATEMENT. THE PARADISE WILL RISE. @odela_srikanth & @anirudhofficial MADNESS. #TheParadise IN CINEMAS 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.”
Despite the backlash, the teaser delivers an electrifying first glimpse into the film’s gritty, raw tone. Nani, donning a rugged physique and a unique two-braided hairstyle, commands the screen with an intense aura. The powerhouse background score by Anirudh Ravichander only amplifies the teaser’s impact.
While many are calling out the error, some viewers believe the controversial phrase aligns with the film’s raw and unfiltered storytelling. As one Twitter user put it, “The tattoo’s meaning fits Nani’s character. This is bold filmmaking.”
Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film is gearing up for a grand release on March 26, 2026, across multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, and even Spanish. But will the Malayalam controversy overshadow the film’s potential? Only time will tell.