The makers of the highly anticipated pan-Indian film The Paradise have unveiled the character glimpse video of Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal, who plays the antagonist Vikram Malik in the film. Headlined by Telugu superstar Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, the film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 21, 2026.
Raghav Juyal, who earned widespread acclaim for his villainous performance in the blockbuster Bollywood action thriller Kill, is set to portray a stylish and menacing negative character in The Paradise. The newly released glimpse video introduces Vikram Malik as a powerful figure searching for Nani’s character, Jadal, making a striking entry adorned with multiple gold chains and an imposing screen presence.
The Paradise marks the reunion of Nani and director Srikanth Odela after the massive success of Dasara. The film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, the producer of Dasara, under the banner of SLV Cinemas.
The film has already generated significant excitement through its first-look posters and the earlier-released “Spark of Paradise” glimpse video. Adding to the buzz, the film’s first song, “Aaya Sher,” became a global sensation. The track has crossed 175 million views on YouTube and received more than 1.7 million likes, while Nani’s iconic hook step from the song has gone viral across social media platforms.
Music for Aaya Sher was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, who reunites with Nani after their successful collaborations in Jersey and Gang Leader. The song serves as the introduction anthem for Nani’s character and has further elevated expectations surrounding the film.
Industry observers expect The Paradise to become the biggest release of Nani’s career. The film features an ensemble cast including Raghav Juyal, Sampoornesh Babu, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Easwari Rao, Raja Ravindra, Tanikella Bharani, M.S. Chowdhary, and Ram Jagan in pivotal roles.
In a major international push, The Paradise will be released in eight languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali, English, and Spanish.
The Paradise – Crew
- Writer & Director: Srikanth Odela
- Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri
- Banner: SLV Cinemas
- Cinematography: C.H. Sai
- Music: Anirudh Ravichander
- Editing: Naveen Nooli
- Production Design: Avinash Kolla
- Audio Label: Saregama Music
- Marketing: First Show
- PRO: Sabari
With a powerful cast, a celebrated director, and strong pre-release buzz, The Paradise is shaping up to be one of the most awaited Indian films of 2026.
