Nani’s wife Anjana Yelavarthy gets emotional over his 16-year journey as ‘The Paradise’ releases in heartfelt post: ‘This Rome was definitely not built in a day’ | Telugu Movie News

Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ has arrived in theatres, marking another significant release in the actor’s career. As audiences discover Srikanth Odela’s action drama on the big screen, the occasion has also carried a deeply personal meaning for Nani’s family. His wife, Anjana Yelavarthy, took a trip down memory lane in an emotional note, reflecting on the years of work that went into building the actor’s career. She recalled Nani’s early struggles and contrasted them with the response to The Paradise, highlighting the trust he has built with audiences over the years.Anjana Yelavarthy recalls Nani’s 2009 struggle before ‘The Paradise’Taking to Instagram, Anjana remembered a time when watching a Nani film on its opening day was not necessarily an easy experience. Recalling 2009, she wrote, “I still remember 2009, when a couple of us bunked college to watch your film, only to find out it didn’t even have a morning show on its release day.”The experience, she said, made her realise how difficult it could be for a newcomer to get a film released and find an audience. Sixteen years later, she described seeing audiences turn up for ‘The Paradise’ because of the trust Nani has built over the years as an emotional moment for the family.“16 years later, seeing people turn up for Paradise simply because of the trust you’ve built, one film at a time, makes us all so emotional and grateful,” she wrote.The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, opened in theatres on September 24 and had already generated significant interest through advance bookings before its release.Nani’s wife compares his films to his children in emotional noteAnjana also reflected on Nani’s relationship with his films and the importance each project has held for him throughout his career.“This ‘Rome’ was definitely not built in a day and I’m witness to it. I’ve watched every film be your baby. Some waddled, some ran, some bumped their heads along the way. Nothing ever mattered. It was still your baby,” she wrote.Turning her attention to ‘The Paradise’, Anjana described the film’s theatrical release as the beginning of its own journey.“Tonight, Paradise takes its baby steps. And whatever happens, it’s all going to be good. It’s going to be good. Anthe. We’ve got you like no other,” she added.‘The Paradise’ records a strong opening‘The Paradise’, starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, opened worldwide on September 24. Early trade estimates indicate a strong start, with the film benefiting from substantial advance bookings in India and overseas. As per Sacnilk, the film had recorded a strong India opening, Rs 19.56 crore at the time of writing, although figures continued to change as the day progresses. The film marks Nani and Srikanth Odela’s second collaboration after ‘Dasara’.