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Raghav Juyal Joins Nani’s 'The Paradise' as Menacing Antagonist

Filmmakers used a birthday BTS video to confirm Juyal’s role as the ruthless antagonist in the intensifying Hyderabad shoot.

Overview

  • The July 10 birthday BTS clip provided the first official glimpse of Juyal’s brutal transformation for his antagonist role.
  • Director Srikanth Odela said he chose Juyal after being struck by his raw intensity in the thriller Kill.
  • Principal photography in Hyderabad, which began June 21, has progressed into high-octane action sequences staged on a custom-built set.
  • Backed by SLV Cinemas with Anirudh Ravichander composing the score, the film is slated for a March 26, 2026 pan-India release across eight languages.
  • Early discussions with a Hollywood studio are under way as producers seek to extend the project’s international reach.