Sonali Kulkarni plays Nani's mother, Sammakka, in the action thriller The Paradise. She learned Telugu and recorded her own dialogue, describing the mother role as a refreshing challenge. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on September 24.
Why it matters
Fans see her tackling a new language and a distinct mother character.
Key facts
- Sonali Kulkarni plays Nani's mother, Sammakka, in The Paradise.
- She learned Telugu for the role and recorded her own dialogue.
- She said the character has her own story beyond her son.
- The film is set to release on September 24.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
- Sonali Kulkarni says her ‘The Paradise’ character has her own storytimesofindia.indiatimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Nani’s 'The Paradise': Cast, plot, OTT, advance bookingtimesofindia.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)
- The Paradise Review: Nani’s acting and Anirudh Ravichander’s music cannot save uncreative and flat action thrillerpinkvilla.com(opens in a new tab)
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