What Nani acknowledged
Nani said he had seen both affection and humorous trolling around the film and had learned from weaknesses identified by reviewers. He thanked audiences for engaging with a project the team made to offer a different theatrical experience.
Why the timing stands out
The statement arrived on the film's second day, unusually early for a star to address criticism while an opening weekend is still unfolding. Some responses praised the candor, while others argued that the message should have waited; those reactions are opinions, not performance data.
The release-status limit
The Paradise opened in cinemas on September 24. Early criticism has focused on writing, pacing and emotional connection, alongside praise for scale and Nani's performance, but a two-day snapshot cannot establish its final box-office run or audience consensus.
Update note: Original source-read briefing preserving the mixed-response framing and the limits of an early release reaction.
Original headline: The Paradise: Nani responds to negative reactions about action thriller, says ‘Heartwarmed by the way audience owned film’
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Explore this story on YouTubeSource check: Pinkvilla and Hindustan Times quote the same public statement from Nani. The agreement confirms what he said but is one social-post origin, not independent reporting, so no boost is awarded.
The receipts
September 25 report reproducing and contextualizing Nani's public statement.
Parallel dated report checked for release timing and reaction context; both reports derive from the same public note.
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