The success of ‘The Paradise’ has brought a moment of gratitude for Natural Star Nani, director Srikanth Odela and their team, who recently visited the renowned Sammakka-Saralamma shrine at Medaram in Telangana’s Mulugu district. Celebrating the film’s impressive box-office performance, the team sought the blessings of the tribal deities, fulfilling a traditional vow made in connection with the film. The visit has attracted considerable attention among fans, with pictures and videos of the actors and filmmakers at the sacred site circulating widely on social media.
Before proceeding to Medaram, Nani first offered prayers at the revered Gattamma temple and then continued his journey to the Sammakka-Saralamma shrine. Upon reaching the temple, Nani, Srikanth Odela and members of the film unit performed special rituals and offered Bangaram — jaggery equivalent to their individual body weights — to the presiding deities. The offering is part of a longstanding local tradition associated with the worship of Sammakka and Saralamma. The team also received the blessings of the deities, marking the occasion with prayers and thanksgiving following the film’s successful run.
The visit adds another memorable chapter to the association between Nani and Srikanth Odela, whose collaboration previously delivered the acclaimed film ‘Dasara’. Their latest venture, ‘The Paradise’, has struck a chord with audiences through its mass-action elements and engaging cinematic presentation, translating the buzz surrounding its release into a strong box-office response. The team’s visit to Medaram reflects its gratitude for the film’s reception and the support it has received from moviegoers. With the images from the spiritual outing gaining traction online, the celebrations surrounding ‘The Paradise’ continue beyond the big screen.
