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Raghav Juyal (born 10 July 1991) is an Indian actor, dancer, choreographer and television presenter. He is known as the "King of Slow Motion" for his surreal dance moves in slow motion style and for his reinvention of the Slow Motion Walk in India.
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The dancer‑actor thanked the star for personal guidance, citing long talks about cinema, career choices and staying true to oneself during their recent collaboration.
Raghav Juyal used Instagram on Saturday to thank co‑star Nani for his guidance, calling the Telugu star a ‘safe place’. The note arrived as Srikanth Odela’s ‘The Paradise’ posted a strong opening day, a dip on Friday and a cumulative net of over ₹61 crore.
Raghav Juyal used Instagram to describe Nani as a ‘safe place’, crediting the star for giving him career clarity while The Paradise draws crowds across India.
Nani has responded to the mixed reviews for The Paradise, thanking audiences for their reactions and trolls while acknowledging the criticism around the film's writing and second half.
Nani's The Paradise released Thursday on strong advance bookings, but Koimoi's review flags a chaotic second half, poor sound mixing and a script that loses the plot entirely.
Sonali Kulkarni, who plays Nani's mother in The Paradise, says the industry never boxed her in after Mission Kashmir. She signed Dil Chahta Hai and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya right after, she told reporters in Mumbai.
Raghav Juyal's driver picked up a neighbour's identical car by mistake, and Nani's delayed flight added to it, pushing back The Paradise's Mumbai press meet and irritating waiting media.
Nani addressed The Paradise's 'A' certificate at its Mumbai press meet, detailing CBFC-mandated cuts to violence and dialogue ahead of the film's September 24 release across cinemas.
At a press event for The Paradise, Raghav Juyal praised the Telugu industry's habit of celebrating every crew member, saying it moved him to tears and inspired him to spread that spirit nationwide.
During The Paradise’s Mumbai press meet, Nani compared his physique to Shah Rukh Khan’s, quipped about unequal pay, and defended the film’s unapologetic emotional punch, sparking buzz ahead of its September 24 release.
Nani has revealed that Srikanth Odela apologised to him after Dasara became a hit, saying he wasn't fully satisfied with his debut. The confession, shared during a promotional chat for The Paradise, explains the gap before Odela's next film.
Nani has confirmed The Paradise will hit theatres without a trailer on September 24, calling it a team decision he personally resisted. He also pushed back on pan-India labelling for the Srikanth Odela film.
The Paradise arrives September 24 with Mohan Babu playing the antagonist opposite Raghav Juyal, but director Srikanth Odela has released no trailer, keeping the veteran actor's role a closely guarded secret.
