Revanth Reddy asks Nani to seek police approval for The Paradise premiere
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asked actor Nani to submit an official application to the local police for permission to attend The Paradise premiere at an RTC X Roads theatre.
Revanth Reddy responded to Nani’s request on X on Wednesday. He said he appreciated the actor’s respect for safety guidelines and his commitment to the film.
The Chief Minister also referred to Srikanth Odela as a talented young Telangana director. He asked Nani to approach the designated police station so officials could assess the request.
According to Revanth Reddy, the police would review the application and decide on permission. He said the process would help ensure crowd management and public safety.
The Paradise premiere request follows safety scrutiny
Nani had appealed to the Chief Minister, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and Telangana Police. He sought permission to visit a theatre at RTC X Roads for the premiere scheduled for September 23.
The actor said cinema had always meant watching films with audiences. He also said RTC X Roads held a special place in Hyderabad’s movie-going culture.
Nani said he wanted to watch the film with the audience for whom the team made it. He described experiencing viewers’ reactions as the ultimate satisfaction of making a movie.
At the same time, Nani assured authorities that the film team would follow the required protocols and safety guidelines. He said public safety would remain the priority.
The request came after increased scrutiny of film premieres and related events in Telangana. Authorities tightened safety measures following the December 2024 stampede at Sandhya Theatre on RTC X Roads during the premiere of *Pushpa 2: The Rule*.
The incident killed a woman and left her son critically injured. Subsequently, police booked actor Allu Arjun, the theatre management and others in the case.
Police later filed a charge sheet against 23 accused. Following the incident, authorities also tightened permission norms for film premieres and promotional events.
As a result, crowd-safety assessments became a key consideration for high-profile film gatherings. Nani’s request for the premiere therefore remained subject to the local police review.