Mahesh Babu’s Son Gautam Ghattamaneni Gives Nani’s The Paradise One Star, Calls Editing ‘Atrocious’

Gautam Ghattamaneni, son of Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, has shared his candid opinion of Nani‘s film The Paradise, giving it just one star on Letterboxd. Gautam, whose film reviews have attracted attention on social media, praised the cinematography and performances in emotional scenes but expressed disappointment with the film’s overall execution and editing.

His latest review comes after fans noticed his ratings for several other films, including Yash’s Toxic and some of his father Mahesh Babu’s movies. Gautam’s straightforward opinions have sparked interest among film enthusiasts, with his Letterboxd activity becoming a talking point online.

What Gautam Ghattamaneni Wrote About The Paradise

In his Letterboxd review, Gautam acknowledged a few aspects of The Paradise that worked for him but criticised the film’s other elements.

“I liked the cinematography and the acting in emotional scenes. I liked nothing else. Very disappointing. Also the editing was just atrocious,” he wrote.

The one-star rating and blunt assessment reflected his disappointment with the film. While he appreciated its visual presentation and performances in emotional sequences, he was critical of the overall filmmaking and editing.

Gautam’s Letterboxd Account Draws Attention

Gautam’s Letterboxd profile previously attracted widespread attention after fans discovered his candid reviews and ratings. Following the online buzz, he initially removed the link to his account from his Instagram bio.

He has since added it back, accompanied by a playful message acknowledging the attention his film opinions have received.

“Welcome to this apparently national news worthy page. I will try to live up to that,” his profile reads, followed by sobbing and V-sign emojis.

The caption suggests that Gautam is aware of the attention surrounding his reviews and is responding to it with humour.

What Is Nani’s The Paradise About?

Directed by Srikanth Odela, The Paradise is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Ishan Saksena under the banners of Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment.

The film features Nani, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni and Raghav Juyal in key roles. Set in the 1980s, the story follows a tribe called the Savaari as its members fight for citizenship and recognition.

Sonali Kulkarni plays Sammakka, the tribe’s leader, while Nani portrays her son, Jadal. Mohan Babu appears as Shikanja Malik, a feudal overlord, and Raghav Juyal plays his son, Vikram Malik.

The narrative centres on Sammakka and Jadal’s struggle against Shikanja and Vikram, as well as a system that refuses to legally recognise the community despite its contributions.

The film has also faced criticism over its writing and execution. It is available to stream on Netflix.

Mahesh Babu Is Working on SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi

Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu is working on Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli. The project also stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in prominent roles.

The film marks Rajamouli’s next major project following the success of RRR, released in 2022. Its promotional material has hinted at a story involving time travel, raising expectations around the ambitious production.

With Mahesh Babu involved in the project, audiences are keen to see what the filmmaker has planned for his next cinematic venture.