Nani is reimagined as Jadal, a strikingly raw character in The Paradise, director Srikanth Odela’s most ambitious project yet. The first look poster, unveiled on Friday, offers a haunting close-up of Nani, his intense gaze and gritty look signalling a role like nothing he has taken up earlier. His character sports braids, double-nose piercings, a distinct Bindi, indicating his remote community, as teased in the glimpse before. 

Srikanth Odela, who previously earned acclaim for Dasara, reunites with Nani for this eight-language pan-India release. In the background of the photo, there is an arsenal of weapons arranged in a symmetric circular pattern with various elements from the film like the crow. 

Among the ensemble is Raghav Juyal, who is set to play the antagonist in the film. The film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose track for the glimpse broke the internet. Reports suggest that Kayadu Lohar is also a part of the film, but an official announcement is awaited. 

Set to arrive in theatres on March 26, 2025 under the SLV Cinemas banner, The Paradise is touted as a gothic violent film with darker themes with unfiltered language. The first look builds more anticipation as the makers also announced another look of Nani today.