The Paradise Movie: Nani's 'Jadal' Transformation, Release Date and Cast Explained

The Telugu film The Paradise, starring Nani, has been trending in India as it heads toward its theatrical release on 24 September 2026. Search interest in "paradise movie" grew about 75% in the 24 hours before 18 September 2026, according to Google Trends India data — a spike driven largely by Nani's remarks at a Chennai press meet about his character, Jadal.

What is The Paradise movie about?

The Paradise pairs Nani with Kayadu Lohar, who plays a character named Subbu. The film is directed by Srikanth Odela — known for the mass hit Dasara — and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri. Veteran actor Mohan Babu plays a key role. According to an Eenadu report dated 18 September 2026, Nani has described the film as one that gives audiences a strong "mass experience" in theatres, calling it "a crazy ride" and the hardest he has worked on any film in his career.

Why did Nani say he will be called 'Jadal'?

At a press meet held in Chennai on Thursday, 17 September 2026, Nani explained the physical transformation behind his role. "Right now everyone calls me Nani. But when I come back here next time, you will call me by the name Jadal," he said, adding: "Shooting with the braids (jadal) was really difficult. But women live their whole lives with those braids. Hats off to them." The comment — a reference to the long braided hair his character sports — quickly became the most-shared soundbite from the event and is the main reason the paradise movie keyword spiked in searches.

Release date and what to expect

Per the Eenadu report cited above, the film releases on 24 September 2026. Nani has promised that the world of The Paradise will surprise audiences with the impact of its scenes, saying viewers will wonder whether a mass film can deliver such moments. Director Srikanth Odela's previous collaboration with Nani on Dasara (2023) was a major box-office success, which is why expectations — and pre-release buzz — around this reunion are high.

About the '₹100 crore' claims

Some Telugu entertainment headlines around 17 September 2026 have linked The Paradise to "100 crores" and Tollywood records. Readers should treat such figures cautiously: with the film releasing only on 24 September, any hundred-crore number circulating before that date most likely refers to pre-release business — such as theatrical, satellite or digital rights — rather than actual box-office collections. Confirmed collection figures will only emerge after release.

Key details at a glance

• Title: The Paradise
• Lead cast: Nani (as Jadal), Kayadu Lohar (as Subbu), Mohan Babu in a key role
• Director: Srikanth Odela
• Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri
• Release: 24 September 2026 (as reported on 18 September 2026)

Whether The Paradise matches the scale of Nani and Odela's earlier success will be clear within days of its release — but the Jadal transformation has already ensured the film is one of the most searched Telugu titles of the week.