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Raghav Juyal has been cast in Nani's upcoming action thriller The Paradise, marking an exciting career shift for the actor. Director Srikanth Odela revealed Juyal's intense performance in Kill convinced them he was perfect for the role. The film follows a tribal community's fight for justice, with Nani playing the lead character Dhagad. Scheduled for March 2026 release, this marks Odela and Nani's second collaboration after Dasara.

Key Points: Raghav Juyal joins Nani in Srikanth Odela's The Paradise

  • Raghav Juyal joins Nani in tribal justice thriller
  • Director cites Kill as casting inspiration
  • The Paradise explores oppressed community's uprising
  • Nani plays Dhagad in 2026 release
  • Odela-Nani reunite after Dasara success
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Raghav Juyal roped in for Nani starrer 'The Paradise'

Raghav Juyal cast in Nani's action thriller The Paradise after impressing in Kill. Director Srikanth Odela reveals unique role details.

"We initially imagined a lean guy with a thick mustache... but Raghav's menacing performance won us over. – Srikanth Odela"

Mumbai, July 10

Actor Raghav Juyal has joined the cast of director Srikanth Odela's upcoming action thriller 'The Paradise,' starring Nani in the lead role.

The announcement was made on Thursday, coinciding with Juyal's birthday.

Production house SLV Cinemas welcomed him with a special post on social media.

"Team #TheParadise wishes the talented @TheRaghav_Juyal a very Happy Birthday. We are welcoming him in a role that will be unique and will take everyone by surprise," the post read.

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The Paradise tells the story of a marginalised tribal community that has long been denied basic rights. Their struggle for justice begins when a new leader rises to challenge the system that has kept them oppressed for generations.

Director Srikanth Odela said that Juyal was cast after the team saw his intense performance in the action film Kill.

"We initially imagined a lean guy with a thick mustache for this ruthless role. But after watching Kill and witnessing Raghav's menacing performance, we were convinced he was the perfect fit. He brought a raw intensity that completely won us over. We're truly excited about what he brings to this character," said Odela, as per Variety.

Juyal has recently gained praise for his serious roles. He was appreciated for his performance in 'Kill,' which also premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as for his role in the ZEE5 series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah.'

Filming for The Paradise officially began on June 21. The makers shared a photo from the set showing Nani in character as Dhagad, wearing green leather shoes and a unique anklet. Along with the photo, the makers added a caption that read, "Dhagad joins #TheParadise. In cinemas 26-03-2026."

The Paradise is expected to be an important film for both Nani and Srikanth Odela. The two previously worked together on Dasara, which was well received.

Nani was last seen in HIT: The Third Case (HIT 3), where he played a tough cop named Arjun Sarkaar. The film was released on May 1, 2025, in five languages and was produced under his banner, Wall Poster Cinema.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Srikanth Odela and Nani combo worked magic in Dasara. Now with Raghav joining, expectations are sky high! Hope they don't disappoint. The tribal rights angle is very relevant in today's India. More power to meaningful cinema!
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Arjun K
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. Raghav was brilliant in Kill, but will he be able to match Nani's screen presence? The director seems confident though. March 2026 is too far away - why such long gaps between announcement and release these days?
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Priya S
As someone from a tribal community, I'm glad mainstream cinema is finally telling our stories. Hope they do proper research and don't just use our struggles for entertainment. Nani is a responsible actor though, so fingers crossed 🤞
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Vikram M
The director's vision sounds promising! Raghav's transformation from a dancer to serious actor is inspiring. Hope The Paradise gets pan-India recognition like RRR did. Telugu cinema is really pushing boundaries these days. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
While I'm excited about the cast, I hope the film doesn't romanticize tribal struggles or make them look pitiable. We need authentic representation, not another poverty porn. The team has good intentions though, so let's see.

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