Mohan Babu’s Villainous Comeback in The Paradise Steals Spotlight from Nani
Mohan Babu’s menacing villain comeback in The Paradise creates a buzz, with fans raving about his transformation. The film, set for August 21, now awaits director Srikanth Odela’s big delivery.
Dumtika Editorial
March 19, 2026 · 1 min read

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MOHAN BABU aka SHIKANJA MAALIK makes a thunderous return to villainy in the much-anticipated film The Paradise, and his electrifying presence is now the talk of Tollywood. Helmed by Srikanth Odela, who made waves with his previous hit Dasara, this project has ignited fresh excitement especially with Mohan Babu stepping into a negative role after three decades.
The film, backed by SLV Cinemas and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, pits the legendary Mohan Babu as the formidable Shikanja Maalik. The recently released glimpse showcases his chilling makeover, and fans can’t stop raving about his commanding diction and flamboyant screen presence. Director Srikanth Odela’s belief in Mohan Babu was pivotal, with the veteran actor stating that it was the director’s conviction that drew him back to such a fierce character.
Adding to the frenzy, the promo for the kinetic 'Aaya Sher' song starring Nani and scored by Anirudh has taken social media by storm, amplifying the film’s buzz. With both Nani and Mohan Babu sharing the screen, many are already speculating that Mohan Babu’s powerful act might even overshadow Nani’s star turn.
As The Paradise gears up for its grand release on August 21st, all eyes are now on director Srikanth Odela to deliver a high-voltage theatrical experience that matches the mounting hype.


