Dheekshithh Shetty voices Nani's Jadal in Kannada 'The Paradise'
Synopsis
Kannada actor Dheekshithh Shetty has publicly called voicing Nani's character Jadal in the Kannada dub of 'The Paradise' a career first — he had never before lent his voice to a character he hadn't himself performed. His candid social media post adds a rare spotlight on the craft of screen dubbing, just as the film hits theatres on 24 September 2026.
Key Takeaways
Dheekshithh Shetty lent his voice to Nani's character Jadal in the Kannada version of 'The Paradise' .
Shetty described it as his first time dubbing a character he had not performed on screen himself.
The film is directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas . 'The Paradise' stars Nani and Kayadu Lohar in the lead roles.
The film released on 24 September 2026 , with premieres held on 23 September .
Kannada actor Dheekshithh Shetty has revealed that lending his voice to actor Nani's character Jadal in the Kannada-dubbed version of 'The Paradise' was a first-of-its-kind experience for him — voicing a character he had never performed on screen himself. The film, directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas, released on 24 September 2026, with premieres held on 23 September.
Shetty's Social Media Appreciation
Taking to his social media platforms, Dheekshithh Shetty penned a heartfelt appreciation post for the film's team. 'PARADISE!! The amount of hard work, dedication and madness that has gone into this film is insane!' he wrote, setting the tone for a glowing tribute to the makers and the cast.
He specifically singled out the director and lead actor for praise: '@odela_srikanth sir, hats off to you for creating and pulling off a world like this. And @NameisNani sir, the depth you carry through your performance is truly unmatchable. It was a challenge and a privilege to give life to JADAL in the Kannada version. A big shoutout to @SLVCinemasOffl for backing a project like this with such a strong vision.'
A Career First for the Actor
Shetty elaborated on the unique challenge the dubbing assignment posed for him as a performer. 'And this is something I've done for the first time ever, giving my voice to a character I didn't perform myself. JADAL! As an actor, this felt very different. I wasn't on screen, but I had to find the emotion, pain, intensity and soul of the character through my voice. I've tried my best to do justice to what Nani sir has created on screen. Hope you guys enjoy listening to Jadal in Kannada,' he wrote.
The admission underscores a dimension of film dubbing that rarely receives public attention — the craft of an actor inhabiting a performance entirely through vocal work, without the physical and spatial memory of the original shoot to draw upon.
About 'The Paradise'
The film stars Nani and Kayadu Lohar in the lead roles, with Srikanth Odela — known for his work on high-concept Telugu narratives — in the director's chair. Production was backed by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner. The Kannada version, now featuring Shetty's voice for the central character Jadal, expands the film's regional reach beyond its original Telugu release.
What to Watch For
With the Kannada version now in theatres, audiences in Karnataka will have the chance to experience Dheekshithh Shetty's vocal interpretation of one of the film's most pivotal characters. Whether the dubbed version captures the emotional depth that Nani brought to Jadal on screen will be closely watched by fans of both actors. The film's theatrical run officially kicked off on 24 September 2026.
Point of View
But a trained screen performer confronting the stark limitation of voicework: no body, no set, no co-star to react to. Whether his vocal performance for Jadal convinces Kannada audiences will also test how regional dubbing is perceived as creative labour rather than a technical afterthought. SLV Cinemas' push for a Kannada version signals a calculated bet on Karnataka's box-office appetite for Nani, a consistently bankable name across south India.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is voicing Nani's character in the Kannada version of 'The Paradise'?
Kannada actor Dheekshithh Shetty is voicing Nani's character Jadal in the Kannada-dubbed version of 'The Paradise'. Shetty publicly confirmed this on social media, calling it a first-of-its-kind experience for him as a performer.
When does 'The Paradise' release in Kannada?
The Kannada version of 'The Paradise' is available in theatres from 24 September 2026, following premieres held on 23 September. The original Telugu film released on the same date.
Who directed and produced 'The Paradise'?
'The Paradise' was directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner. The film stars Nani and Kayadu Lohar in the lead roles.
Why did Dheekshithh Shetty call the dubbing experience unique?
Shetty said it was the first time he had given his voice to a character he had not performed himself on screen. He described having to find 'the emotion, pain, intensity and soul of the character' purely through his voice, without the physical anchoring of an on-screen performance.
Who is the character Jadal in 'The Paradise'?
Jadal is the central character played by Nani in 'The Paradise'. Dheekshithh Shetty voices this character in the Kannada version of the film, calling it 'a challenge and a privilege' to bring the role to life in a different language.
