Raghav Juyal Says Nani’s The Paradise Is a Story-Driven Film That Goes Beyond Action: “The Emotion of Mother and Son, and Those Conflicts… It Is a Very Emotional Film”
The Paradise, headlined by Natural Star Nani, continues to build massive excitement as its teaser and hit tracks “Aaya Sher” and “Yeshanagula” rack up record-breaking numbers, earning widespread praise and further driving up the film’s buzz.
The Paradise is one of the most anticipated films of the year, starring Natural Star Nani in the lead role. Helmed by Srikanth Odela, the film marks his reunion with Nani after their blockbuster Dasara. The film’s song and teaser have already created immense anticipation among audiences. The teaser showcased Nani in his most unhinged avatar, set against the gritty backdrop of the slums, where he plays Jadal, the son of a prostitute. The film promises a potent mix of raw intensity, mass energy, action, and a never-seen-before screen presence.
Ahead of the film’s release, SLV Cinemas shared a video on YouTube titled No Filter Just Drive, featuring director Srikanth Odela and the film’s antagonist, Raghav Juyal, driving around the city while discussing the film. During the conversation, Raghav shared that The Paradise is also a story-driven film. While there is plenty of action, he revealed that the film also brings an emotional layer for audiences, particularly through the mother-son relationship and the conflicts between them, making it a very emotional film.
Raghav shared, “People must be thinking in the teaser; look at that, it is like full action. But with action, they don’t know the emotion they are going to experience. It is. I don’t know when this interview will come, so I am not speaking a lot about the story.”
He added, “But the emotion of identity, the emotion of mother and son, and those conflicts- it will be, it is a very emotional film. It is not just kach kach; it is a story-driven film.”
Meanwhile, The Paradise songs are already raising benchmarks and breaking records. Its song Aaya Sher has crossed 200 million views on YouTube and garnered over 1.8 million likes, becoming a social media phenomenon with thousands of Instagram reels. The second single, Yeshanagula, has also crossed 103 million views on YouTube and 700K likes, showcasing the songs’ phenomenal reach across charts and platforms and further amplifying anticipation for the film.
Produced by SLV Cinemas, The Paradise is slated for a massive theatrical release on September 24, 2026, in eight languages: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, English, Spanish, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. In a move that underlines the film’s global ambitions, the makers have reportedly approached Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds to present The Paradise across international markets. With its visionary director, powerhouse cast, and global scale, The Paradise is not just a film; it’s a cultural phenomenon in the making, fueling anticipation among fans eagerly awaiting.
By Keerti Kadam