As Nani celebrates the release of ‘The Paradise,’ a deeply personal story from the actor’s family life has offered a glimpse into the man behind the star. His Chevella farmhouse in Telangana is more than a getaway from the bustle of Hyderabad. Nani bought the property with his grandfather in mind, hoping to recreate the natural surroundings he had grown up with.
Recalling his grandfather’s difficulty adjusting to city life, Nani explained that he purchased the land when his grandfather was 96.
His grandfather had developed health problems after living in the city and also experienced memory-related difficulties, according to Nani. There used to be a time when he couldn’t recollect a lot of things, now he recognises my movies, names, etc…” he said. Explaining why the connection with nature matters to him, Nani said, “Birds should stay in their own habitat.
The actor wanted to create an environment that felt familiar to him and allowed him to reconnect with nature. “He used to have memory issues at home. Now, he goes for walks and does exercises. It is special to have a nice, peaceful space. The farmhouse, with its earthy surroundings, home-grown produce, cattle and slower family routines, reflects a quieter side of the actor’s life away from cinema. The family revelation comes as Nani’s latest film, The Paradise, arrives in theatres. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the period action drama stars Nani alongside Raghav Juyal , Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu and Sonali Kulkarni .
The actor had previously opened up about the decision during his appearance on The Rana Daggubati Show.