# Nani says he picks films he won’t cringe at when his son watches 2026-09-25T16:57:25+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Actor Nani says fatherhood has reshaped his film choices, prompting him to pick roles he will not 'cringe' over when his 9-year-old son Arjun watches them at age 15. Speaking during promotions for his A-rated release 'The Paradise', he told ticketing platform District: 'Now, when this fellow grows up to be a 15-year-old, when he watches it, do I have to change the channel? Do I have to cringe about it?' He added the change has affected his choices 'in a very, very good way'. Nani said his son asked to see 'The Paradise' but he told him: 'Not when it releases, but soon, when I think you're ready for it.' On potentially losing his family audience, he said an actor must explore all genres. The film, which earned Nani his biggest opening weekend, received lukewarm reviews. Nani posted on X that he 'learnt from the flaws that critics and reviewers have pointed out'. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Nani's candid remarks on how fatherhood shapes his film choices are reported nearly identically by both outlets, with no editorial slant: each presents his quotes on 'The Paradise', its A rating, his son's curiosity, and his response to mixed reviews. The uniform straight coverage means there is no divergence in framing to analyse. The substantive takeaway is that Nani, despite his biggest opening weekend, faces a test of audience loyalty, can he sustain his family-friendly fan base while pursuing darker, A-certified roles? The box office performance of his next non-commercial project will answer that question. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Straight quotes and reporting, no slant - hindustantimes.com (neutral report) Standard entertainment interview coverage, no slant Tags: Arjun, Nani, The Paradise Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/nani-says-he-picks-films-he-wont-cringe-at-when-his-son-watches/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/nani-says-he-picks-films-he-wont-cringe-at-when-his-son-watches/#story-in-brief