Get ready, entertainment fans! Actor Nani has dropped a major bombshell with the first look of his character in the upcoming movie, ‘The Paradise’. His new avatar is truly something else, leaving everyone talking. It’s a bold choice, and it’s definitely got us curious.
This highly anticipated film features Nani in a lead role, and the makers just spilled the beans on his character’s name: Jadal. His appearance in the movie is unlike anything we’ve seen him do before. Imagine a thick, sprawling beard, a long mustache, and even two braids! He looks intense, sporting dark glasses and a cool black and silver necklace. It’s a fearless, distinct style that has totally captured attention.
The creators took to X (formerly Twitter) to share this exciting reveal. They posted a striking picture of Nani as Jadal. The caption was short but powerful, simply stating, “His Name/వాడి పేరు… ‘Jadal’/జడల్… Calling a spade a spade #THEPARADISE”. This quick announcement sent ripples through social media.
His Name/వాడి పేరు
‘Jadal’
‘జడల్’
Calling a spade a spade. #THEPARADISE @odela_srikanth @anirudhofficial @SLVCinemasOffl @Dop_Sai @NavinNooli @artkolla @kabilanchelliah pic.twitter.com/gN3i0fPxv7
— Nani (@NameisNani) August 8, 2025
Fans were quick to react to Jadal’s intense vibe. Comments flooded in, showing their excitement and wonder. One fan wondered, “Is this look inspired by a film or character?” Another wrote, “Jadal… shocked by the modern look and braids…” Someone else simply guessed, “Gangster drama…” Everyone’s buzzing with theories about what kind of role this truly is.
About ‘The Paradise’
The movie ‘The Paradise’ is a Telugu action thriller directed by Srikanth Odela. He also worked with Nani on the film ‘Dasara’. For ‘The Paradise’, the story is set in Secunderabad during the 1980s. It explores the journey of a community on the fringes, searching for a leader.
Joining Nani in this film are Janhvi Kapoor in a main role, along with Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal in supporting parts. The film features music composed by Anirudh and is produced by SLV Cinemas. You can catch ‘The Paradise’ in theaters on March 26, 2026. It will be released in many languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, Bengali, English, and Spanish.