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Nani's Rugged Transformation for Tribal Leader Role in 'The Paradise'
8 Aug
Summary
- Nani's striking new look with long braided hair, thick beard, and brooding presence
- Film set in 1980s Secunderabad, involving an underprivileged tribe resisting oppression
- Nani playing a serious, rugged character who inspires the oppressed community

The makers of 'The Paradise' have released a striking new poster showcasing Natural Star Nani's transformation for the film. As of August 8th, 2025, the poster reveals Nani in a drastically different avatar compared to his previous roles. The actor is dressed in a deep crimson maroon coat, with his long braided hair, thick beard, and brooding presence making him almost unrecognizable.
The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, is set in the 1980s in Secunderabad and involves an underprivileged tribe that is resisting systematic oppression and discrimination in order to gain recognition and respect. Nani, who has usually portrayed charming boy-next-door characters, is now playing a rugged, serious role that inspires and brings the oppressed community together.
The poster is filled with multiple intense visual elements, including a massive circular object constructed entirely from an arsenal of guns arranged like a giant, deadly chakra. This suggests an impactful and thought-provoking cinematic experience for audiences. 'The Paradise' is set to hit the big screens on March 26, 2026, and will be released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, English, and Spanish.