Natural Star Nani Turns ‘Jadal’ – Rugged & Stylish in Srikanth Odela’s Global Action Drama The Paradise

Natural Star Nani has undergone a dramatic transformation for his biggest venture yet, The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela of Dasara fame. Backed by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, the project is being mounted on a grand scale with a pan-world release in multiple languages.

The newly revealed first look has taken social media by storm. Far from his usual charming image, Nani sports a thick moustache, dense beard, and two distinctive braids — a look that inspired his character’s name, “JADAL”. The poster itself is packed with symbolic visuals: a giant wheel made of knives and bullets looming behind him, ominous crows circling in a smoky sky, and a tagline that reads — “It started as a braid. It ended as a revolution.”

Following the earlier ‘Raw Statement’ glimpse, anticipation for updates has skyrocketed. This never-before-seen avatar has only intensified the buzz. Srikanth Odela, teaming up with Nani for the second time after Dasara, has crafted a character that blends ruggedness with style, set against the period backdrop of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

The cast also features Raghav Juyal in a significant role. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music, while Ch Sai handles cinematography. Naveen Nooli (editing) and Avinash Kolla (production design) complete the core technical team.

Slated for release on March 26, 2026, The Paradise will hit theatres in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish — marking it as one of the few Indian films aiming for global reach. With universal themes and high production values, the movie is poised to showcase Indian cinema on the international stage.