Nani’s latest film The Paradise has attracted considerable attention following an unusual development on BookMyShow. The ticket-booking platform has disabled the film’s ratings and audience review section, with the page displaying a message indicating that the feature has been disabled.
The development came just a day after the film’s theatrical release. The Paradise opened worldwide on September 24, 2026, following paid premieres on September 23. The film had generated significant anticipation because it reunites Nani with director Srikanth Odela after their successful collaboration on Dasara.
The decision has naturally attracted attention because audience ratings and reviews are normally a major part of the BookMyShow experience.
Why Were The Paradise Reviews Disabled?
The timing of the move is particularly notable because the makers of The Paradise had obtained an interim court order before the film’s release.
A Bengaluru court passed an ex-parte ad interim injunction on September 19 following a petition by the film’s producer. The order restricted the circulation of certain online material that was alleged to be false and defamatory about the movie.
However, reports on the court order specifically state that it did not prevent genuine reviews or legitimate criticism of the film.
This distinction is important because the disabling of BookMyShow ratings and reviews is a separate development. The platform’s page currently does not provide a detailed public explanation for exactly when or why the feature was switched off.
Nani Had Earlier Addressed The Review Debate
Before the film's release, Nani was asked about concerns that the court proceedings could affect audience feedback.
The actor said the legal action was not intended to target genuine reviews. His comments came amid online discussion about whether the court order would prevent viewers and critics from expressing their opinions about the film.
After the movie released, Nani also acknowledged the mixed response online. In a post on X, the actor said he had seen the reactions and responses from viewers and had noticed both appreciation and criticism.
He also acknowledged that critics and reviewers had pointed out flaws in the film, indicating that he was aware of the debate surrounding its execution.
The Paradise Gets Mixed Early Reviews
The film’s early critical and audience response has been mixed.
The Paradise stars Nani as Jadal, a member of a marginalised community living in 1980s Secunderabad. The story revolves around discrimination, social hierarchy and the struggle of the Savaari community for legal recognition.
Some viewers have praised Nani’s performance, the action sequences and Anirudh Ravichander’s background score. However, criticism has also focused on the screenplay, editing, excessive slow-motion sequences and the emotional treatment of the central story.
A review-of-reviews compilation by Sacnilk showed a largely negative critical consensus among the reviews it had collected, although individual reviews varied in their assessment.
BookMyShow Rating Had Been Visible Earlier
Interestingly, BookMyShow had initially displayed audience ratings and reviews for The Paradise. The platform's movie page showed the film with an audience rating in the 6–7 range, along with thousands of votes and user reviews, before the feature was disabled in the reported development.
This makes the sudden disappearance of the ratings particularly noticeable for viewers who were following the film’s audience response.
The platform has previously disabled ratings and reviews for other films in similar circumstances, including movies where producers or makers cited concerns about organised negative campaigns or review manipulation.
What Is The Paradise About?
Directed by Srikanth Odela, The Paradise is set in 1980s Secunderabad and follows Jadal, played by Nani.
The film explores the lives of a marginalised community facing discrimination and social restrictions. At the centre of the story is their struggle for recognition and dignity while dealing with a powerful feudal system.
The cast includes Nani, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni and Raghav Juyal. The film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Ishan Saksena.
The Paradise And Its Strong Opening
Despite the mixed critical response, the film had a strong start at the box office. Reports indicate that The Paradise delivered Nani’s biggest opening to date, although its collections dropped significantly on the second day following the initial response.
The contrast between the film’s strong opening and its subsequent audience reception has become another major talking point.
With the ratings now unavailable on BookMyShow, viewers looking for audience feedback have had to rely on other platforms, social media reactions and published reviews.
What Happens Next For The Paradise?
For now, the exact reason for BookMyShow disabling The Paradise ratings and reviews has not been publicly explained in detail by the platform. The move comes against the backdrop of the Bengaluru court order, but the two developments should not automatically be treated as the same legal action.
The court order dealt with alleged defamatory material and, according to reports, did not prohibit genuine criticism.
Meanwhile, The Paradise continues its theatrical run, with its box-office performance and audience response likely to remain under close watch in the coming days.
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