Nani-starrer The Paradise has secured an interim court order restraining the circulation of specific online content described by its producer as false and defamatory, days before the film's September 24 release.

A Bengaluru court has restrained the circulation and publication of specific online content identified as allegedly false and defamatory concerning Nani's The Paradise, just days before its worldwide theatrical release.

The ex-parte ad interim injunction was passed on September 19 by the Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru, following a petition filed by the film's producer, Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas LLP.

The producer sought permanent and mandatory relief against the defendants, along with interim protection. It told the court that substantial investments had been made in the film's production, marketing and distribution.

What did the producer claim?

According to the producer's submissions, several social media posts, comments and URLs containing allegedly false and derogatory material began circulating after the film's official teaser was released on August 6.

The producer argued that the material went beyond ordinary criticism and amounted to targeted commercial defamation that could affect the film's business shortly before its release.

It also argued that continued circulation could cause financial and reputational damage that would be difficult to quantify or reverse.

After examining the submissions and documents, the court found that the producer had established a prima facie case.

The court observed that the material identified in the case appeared to go beyond ordinary artistic evaluation and could affect the commercial value of the production.

The court therefore restrained the defendants, their agents and people acting through them from hosting, publishing, transmitting, reproducing or making available the specific allegedly false and defamatory material listed in the case.

The order is an interim measure and does not amount to a final finding that the disputed material is defamatory.

Does the order ban reviews of The Paradise?

No. The order does not prohibit genuine reviews or bona fide criticism of the film.

The injunction is limited to the specific URLs and content identified in the producer's case. It also remains in force only until the next date of hearing rather than automatically continuing through the film's theatrical run.

The producer has been directed to provide the defendants with copies of the plaint, supporting documents, applications and the court order.

Why is Toxic being mentioned?

The development comes weeks after another Bengaluru court granted a similar ex-parte injunction involving Yash-starrer Toxic ahead of its August 26 release.

In that case, KVN Productions sought protection against the circulation of material it described as false, malicious, defamatory or derogatory.

The The Paradise order therefore adds to a recent pattern of film producers seeking urgent court protection against allegedly damaging online material immediately before theatrical releases.

The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Nani, is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on September 24, 2026.

The case is next listed for hearing on October 28, 2026.

The order highlights the distinction between protected criticism and allegedly defamatory content in disputes involving films and online platforms.

The court's interim protection is narrowly framed around the material specifically identified by the producer. It does not prevent audiences, critics or reviewers from expressing genuine opinions about the film.

The timing is also significant. The producer approached the court shortly before release, arguing that rapid online circulation of the disputed material could affect the film's commercial prospects before the makers had an opportunity to recover their investment.

Because the order is ex parte and interim, the defendants will have an opportunity to respond as the proceedings continue. The October 28 hearing will be the next significant stage in the case.