Raghav Juyal, known for his dancing, acting, and TV presenting, is reportedly set to star in Nani's pan-Indian film, "The Paradise". News outlets anticipate an official announcement on Juyal's birthday, July 10, 2025, with a digital asset reveal. A behind-the-scenes video has been released to welcome Juyal to the cast, coinciding with his birthday.
"The Paradise" is directed by Srikanth Odela, marking his second collaboration with Nani after "Dasara". The film is slated for release on March 26, 2026, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish. There are also talks for a global release, potentially collaborating with a Hollywood studio.
The film is set in 1980s Secunderabad and is described as an action drama. The plot revolves around a marginalized tribe fighting for their rights, guided by an unlikely leader. Nani's character is described as "a bastard" who leads his clan in their quest for respect and recognition from an oppressive society. Director Odela aims to present a raw and unfiltered portrayal of bureaucracy, oppression, and exploitation, without masking societal taboos. Nani has likened the film to "India's Mad Max", emphasizing its wild tone and poetic justice.
Raghav Juyal is expected to play the primary antagonist opposite Nani. Sources suggest that director Srikanth Odela has planned high-octane confrontations and action sequences between Nani and Raghav. Juyal's role is expected to be intense and stand out.
Juyal made his acting debut in the 2014 comedy film "Sonali Cable". He has also appeared in dance films like "ABCD 2" and "Street Dancer 3D". In 2024, he received recognition for his role as the antagonist in the action film "Kill". Following "Kill", Juyal was cast in a pivotal role in Siddharth Anand's "King", starring Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan. He is also known for his web series "Gyaarah Gyaarah".
"The Paradise" has Anirudh Ravichander as the music composer. Other crew members include cinematographer GK Vishnu, editor Navin Nooli, and production designer Avinash Kolla. Sudhakar Cherukuri is producing the film under the SLV Cinemas banner.
The film's announcement teaser has generated significant buzz. The first glimpse video showcased Nani's muscular physique and intense character. The film is generating anticipation for its bold visuals, strong language, and depiction of Telangana culture.