Raghav Juyal to play antagonist in Nani’s The Paradise: reports

Even as Nani gears up for the release of Hit 3, the actor will reportedly go back to shooting for his next film The Paradise, soon after Hit 3 opens in theatres. Meanwhile, reports are now coming in about a surprise addition to the film’s cast, with Raghav Juyal reportedly being signed to play the antagonist in Paradise.

Raghav, who began his acting career in 2014 with the film Sonali Cable, gained a lot of acclaim for his performance in Kill last year, where too he played the antagonist. Raghav’s other projects in 2024 includes Yudhra and the web series Gyarah Gyarah.

As per a report by online portal Telugu360.com, Raghav will reportedly begin shooting for the film on May 2, with Nani slated to join the shoot a week later. 

The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, is one of the most anticipated Telugu films of 2026. The first glimpse of the film, which was released in Monday, garnered a lot of attention for its dystopian atmosphere and vivid cinematic frames. The film marks Nani’s second collaboration with Srikanth after Dasara (2023), which was a commercial success. The action-thriller will have cinematography by GK Vishnu, editing by National Award winner Navin Nooli, and production design by Avinash Kolla.

Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas, The Paradise has been tentatively scheduled for a theatrical release on March 26, 2026.