Raghav Juyal, celebrated for his dancing, choreography, and acting, is preparing for a significant transformation for his role in the upcoming Telugu film, "The Paradise," starring alongside Nani. The film, directed by Srikanth Odela of "Dasara" fame, is slated for a grand theatrical release on March 26, 2026.
Juyal, who gained recognition through "Dance India Dance 3" and more recently for his performance in Aryan Khan's "The Bads of Bollywood" on Netflix, is set to make his debut in South Indian cinema as the main antagonist in "The Paradise".
On October 15, 2025, Juyal shared an update on Instagram, indicating a major change in his appearance for the film. He mentioned that it would be the last time his fans would see him in his current look for a while, as he would be staying quiet about the transformation until the official reveal. He expressed his excitement about shooting in Hyderabad and his hope that audiences would appreciate his Telugu debut.
Juyal has been learning Telugu to dub for himself, demonstrating his dedication to authenticity in the role. He also expressed his admiration for his co-star Nani, referring to him as the "Natural Star," and acknowledged Srikanth Odela's extraordinary vision, encouraging audiences to anticipate his new look.
"The Paradise" is being produced by SLV Cinemas and is planned for release in eight languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. The film has a skilled technical crew, including music composer Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographer CH Sai, editor Navin Nooli, and production designer Avinash Kolla.
Juyal had previously shared his enthusiasm for the project after a script reading session, expressing his eagerness to work with Nani and Srikanth Odela. The film is described as a pan-world project and is targeting international audiences with multi-language releases.
The makers of the film announced the news of Juyal joining the cast on his birthday in July, sharing behind-the-scenes footage of Odela and Juyal crafting the character's design. Initial discussions involved a lean physique and a thick moustache for the character.
"The Paradise" is described as an ambitious project with a global scale, with those involved calling it a potential "cultural phenomenon". The film explores themes of societal prejudice and is set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad.
