Raghav Juyal Takes on a Dark Role in Nani's Upcoming Thriller 'The Paradise'

First Look of Raghav Juyal as Vikram Maalik Revealed

New Delhi: The creators of the upcoming action thriller The Paradise, featuring Telugu superstar Nani, have revealed the first look of Raghav Juyal in the role of the film's villain, Vikram Maalik.

A 40-second teaser video introduces Juyal in a fierce and rugged persona, surrounded by elements of fire, rain, and chaos. The visuals highlight his character adorned with heavy gold chains, exuding a powerful presence.

As per the filmmakers, Vikram Maalik is set to be the main antagonist, playing a crucial role in the film's central conflict.

Nani took to his social media platforms to share the first-look video and warmly welcomed Juyal to the film.

He wrote, "My brother #RaghavJuyal as VIKRAM MAALIK. Madness will unfold soon. #TheParadise."

Raghav Juyal, recognized for his roles in projects like Kill, Yudhra, and the Netflix series The Bads of Bollywood, is making his debut in South cinema with The Paradise.

Directed by Srikanth Odela, this film marks his second collaboration with Nani following their successful 2023 Telugu film Dasara.

Produced by SLV Cinemas, The Paradise is set to hit theaters on August 21, 2026, and will be available in eight languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish.