Nani's Telugu action drama The Paradise is now streaming on Netflix in a revised version that is around 24 minutes shorter than its theatrical cut. The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, began streaming on October 22 in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam, with 4K Dolby Vision support.

The revised version removes a widely criticised dance sequence, reportedly improves the visual effects in some scenes and gives viewers more time to read the end credits.The changes come after The Paradise received mixed to negative reactions during its theatrical run. While the film drew attention for its scale and action sequences, viewers criticised its lengthy second half, excessive violence and certain creative choices.

The streaming version runs for approximately two hours and 30 minutes, compared with the theatrical runtime of two hours and 54 minutes.One of the most noticeable changes is the removal of a dance sequence featuring Sonali Kulkarni's character. In the theatrical version, the sequence appeared during a fight scene and quickly became a talking point on social media.

Viewers turned it into a meme, with several questioning the decision to include a dance segment in the middle of an action sequence. The revised cut also reportedly features improved visual effects in some portions, following criticism of certain shots in the theatrical version.

The end credits have been slowed down as well, addressing complaints from viewers who found them too fast to read in cinemas.Netflix India appeared to hint at the changes in a post on X, writing, “This Paradise is under construction & revolution .” The post added to the curiosity surrounding the revised version ahead of its streaming debut. The film's theatrical reception was also marked by criticism of its pacing, particularly in the second half.

Several viewers felt that the extended action sequences affected the narrative's momentum and made the film feel longer than necessary. The shorter streaming cut appears to address at least some of those concerns, although it remains to be seen how audiences respond to the revised version.Nani had earlier addressed the mixed reactions to The Paradise in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, saying he understood the criticism and valued the honest feedback he received from people close to him.“I'm not from a cinema background.

The people I'm surrounded with are extremely honest to me. There's no filter at all,” he said.The actor also explained that his friends and family had been candid about his films even when they performed well.

He said he had always considered himself part of the audience, having watched films in theatres and understood that viewers' reactions were not separate from his own experience as a moviegoer. The Paradise reunited Nani with Srikanth Odela after their earlier collaboration on Dasara.

Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, the action drama also stars Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Raghav Juyal and Priyadarshi.The film reportedly collected Rs 76 crore worldwide on its opening day, but its initial momentum did not sustain over the following days. It eventually ended its theatrical run with an estimated worldwide gross of Rs 173.35 crore.With its Netflix debut, The Paradise gets a second opportunity to connect with audiences through a shorter version that incorporates changes to some of its most discussed elements.

Whether the revised cut addresses the larger concerns around the film's pacing and storytelling will now be for viewers to decide.- EndsMUST WATCH: