Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise is one of the most awaited releases of the New Year. Directed by Dasara fame Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, the film is being mounted as a large-scale period action drama. Earlier, the makers unveiled first-look posters of Nani, Mohan Babu, and Sampoornesh Babu, all of which received a strong response.

Continuing to build the buzz on New Year’s Day, the team released another striking poster that showcases Nani in a powerful and menacing avatar. The actor plays Jadal, a character marked by raw intensity, clearly distinct from any role he has portrayed before.

With a bulked-up physique, long braided hair, and a thick, rugged beard complemented by a curled moustache, Nani carries the aura of a man shaped by violence and survival. The still is said to be from a high-octane prison fight sequence involving foreign fighters — one of the film’s major action blocks that plays a crucial role in the narrative. Director Srikanth Odela appears to be crafting the film with the same gritty realism that defined Dasara.

Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music, while Avinash Kolla serves as the production designer. The Paradise is slated for a grand theatrical release on March 26, 2026, in eight languages — Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish. Raghav Juyal will be seen in the role of the antagonist.