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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'The Paradise' female lead, Kayadu Lohar, joins Nani in Srikanth Odela's directorial debut—Report
Picture Credit: Instagram After working together in the powerful rural drama 'Dasara,' Natural Star Nani and director Srikanth Odela have reunited for their next big venture, 'The Paradise.' While the makers have remained tight-lipped, a recent update suggests that they have locked the film's heroine. Kayadu Lohar cast in bold role As per a report by Gulte, actress Kayadu Lohar has been roped in as the female lead opposite Nani. The actress, who recently impressed audiences with her performance in 'Dragon,' is set to play a bold and challenging character in 'The Paradise.' According to the same report, she will be seen essaying the role of a sex worker, a character that reportedly required an unusual amount of courage and conviction due to its emotional intensity and the physical demands it comes with. It is said that many actresses were hesitant about taking on the role because of the strong scenes. The movie has been highly talked about for its first look, where Nani was seen with braids. He is expected to be seen in a challenging, rugged avatar, portraying the story of a marginalized tribe struggling for survival and recognition under a suppressive social system. Cast of the film The supporting cast in the film includes veteran actor Mohan Babu, Babu Mohan, and dancer-actor Raghav Juyal , playing significant roles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 3 minutes, if you own a mouse Undo A Marathi actress is reportedly playing Nani's mother. An insight into Raghav Juyal's character Recently, on Raghav Juyal's birthday, the makers shared his announcement video, "Happy Birthday @TheRaghav_Juyal. Welcome to #TheParadise." The 49-second BTS video gave a small glimpse into Raghav's physical transformation for the film. Director Srikanth Odela, who is featured in the video, was heard talking about the character to Raghav. He described him as being a "thin fellow, how he reigns," and teased a "unique moustache" and a masculine, potentially intimidating character. The music is being composed by Anirudh Ravichander . It will be released in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, for worldwide appeal on March 26, 2026.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Has Anirudh Ravichander hiked his fees and demanded a staggering amount for future Telugu projects? Here is what we know
Picture Credit: Instagram Anirudh Ravichander has become one of the most sought-after composers, celebrated for his foot-tapping numbers and emotionally charged scores. With his increasing popularity, the music sensation is also reportedly upping his game in terms of remuneration. As reported by Telugu Cinema, Anirudh has reportedly raised his fee for Telugu films, especially with everything lined up in the next few months. The composer is now selective with Telugu films Rumour has it that he is charging around Rs 12 crore for 'The Paradise', where he will work with Nani, starring in the film directed by Srikanth Odela. Moreover, according to the report, Anirudh has plans to demand Rs 15 crore moving forward for any Telugu films he signs, ranking him amongst the highest-paid composers in Indian cinema at this time. It said that the musician plans to now limit himself to select gigs in Telugu films, which are powerful gigs that are worthy of his new brand and the audience he now has. It is imperative to mention that no official confirmation has been made from Anirudh's camp regarding the hike. Anirudh's upcoming projects When it comes to work, Anirudh is still on a dream run. His latest track, 'Chikitu' and 'Monica' from Rajinikanth 's 'Coolie' became an instant viral track that fans are now looking forward to the full soundtrack. Anirudh is also preparing to work on 'Jana Nayagan', Thalapathy Vijay 's last film before his future political career. Given their previous musical collaborations including 'Kaththi', 'Master', 'Beast,' and 'Leo', the expectations for the album are sky high. Aside from 'The Paradise' and 'Coolie', Anirudh is composing for 'Kingdom' starring Vijay Deverakonda , 'Madharasi' with Sivakarthikeyan, 'Jailer 2' featuring Rajinikanth.
Pink Villa
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Anirudh Ravichander goes AR Rahman way, hikes fee for Telugu films after bagging Rs 150 crore budget movie?
Anirudh Ravichander is gradually edging towards pan-Indian fame as he's become one of the most sought-after composers across the film fraternity. The 34-year-old artist has already worked with some of the most popular stars down South, including Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for his film Jawan. According to a recent report by Telugu Cinema, Anirudh Ravichander has allegedly increased his fees, particularly for Telugu projects that will come his way. The composer, who has newer projects in his schedule, has bagged a massive Rs. 12 crore fee for Srikanth Odela's film The Paradise, starring Nani in the lead. But that's not all. After this offer, Anirudh has seemingly hiked his fees to a staggering Rs. 15 crore for any next Telugu film that comes his way. Anirudh has apparently decided to select fewer Tollywood projects, which will be accepted only at a premium remuneration. However, these are unconfirmed reports at the moment, and there is no official nod on it from the composer's side yet. Anirudh Ravichander's upcoming projects Well, speaking about Anirudh Ravichander's work front, the composer created a whirlwind of reactions from fans after releasing the hit track Chikitu from Rajinikanth's film Coolie. Besides excitement about further tracks of the film, Anirudh is also in the spotlight for crafting the music for Thalapathy Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan. Other movies in his kitty include Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom, Nani's The Paradise, Sivakarthikeyan's Madharasi, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, and Shah Rukh Khan's King. Anirudh recalled Rajinikanth's reaction to the track Chikitu Upcoming film Coolie's first single, titled Chikitu, left audiences in a frenzy with its peppy beats and, most importantly, Rajinikanth 's swagger moves. Recently, Anirudh Ravichander opened up about the senior actor's reaction on hearing the tune for the first time. He said, 'After the 1st day of shoot, he said he liked the song, but it would be difficult for him to dance to it, being his old and rugged style of dancing. When we saw the visuals, we were blown away. After 30-40 years, you can see Rajini sir in local Tapori style.'
NDTV
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kill Star Raghav Juyal Bags A Role In Nani's Telugu Action Thriller The Paradise
New Delhi: Raghav Juyal, who had impressed the audience last year with his violent performance in Kill, has bagged yet another role. This time, it is Nani's upcoming Telugu action thriller titled The Paradise, which will be directed by Srikanth Odela. The makers made the announcement yesterday on Raghav Juyal's birthday. What's Happening Raghav Juyal adds another feather to his cap as he has been roped in to play a role in Nani's The Paradise. The makers took to X yesterday to announce the news. They shared how Raghav Juyal and the director were building a character design for the latter's role in the film. The post read, "Happy Birthday @TheRaghav_Juyal. Welcome to # TheParadise. In CINEMAS on 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Natural Star @NameisNani in an @odela_srikanth cinema. An @anirudhofficial musical." Speaking to Variety, Srikanth Odela said, "We initially imagined a lean guy with a thick moustache for this ruthless role. But after watching Kill and witnessing Raghav's menacing performance, we were convinced he was the perfect fit. He brought a raw intensity that completely won us over. We're truly excited about what he brings to this character." Happy Birthday @TheRaghav_Juyal ❤️🔥 Welcome to #TheParadise 🐦⬛ In CINEMAS 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Natural Star @NameisNani in an @odela_srikanth cinema ❤️🔥 An @anirudhofficial musical 🎼 @sudhakarcheruk5 @Dop_Sai @NavinNooli @artkolla @SLVCinemasOffl @saregamasouth … — THE PARADISE (@TheParadiseOffl) July 10, 2025 About The Paradise The plot of the film revolves around a rebellious man who grows up to be a bona fide leader, specifically for the people who have been neglected for the longest time. As per Variety's report, it is "an examination of societal prejudice set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad." No further updates on the cast members have been revealed. In A Nutshell After receiving critical acclaim for his performance in Kill last year, Raghav Juyal is now part of Nani's The Paradise. His other recent project includes the web series Gyaarah Gyaarah. He is reportedly starting his shoot for Shah Rukh Khan's King in September 2025.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘The Paradise': ‘Kill' star Raghav Juyal joins Nani's next with Srikanth Odela
Actor Raghav Juyal, best known for playing the antagonist in the hit Hindi actioner Kill, has joined the cast of The Paradise, Telugu star Nani's upcoming film with director Srikanth Odela. The makers announced the news on Juyal's birthday on Thursday (July 10) with behind-the-scenes footage that shows Odela and Juyal craft the latter's character design in the movie. 'We initially imagined a lean guy with a thick moustache for this ruthless role. But after watching 'Kill' and witnessing Raghav's menacing performance, we were convinced he was the perfect fit. He brought a raw intensity that completely won us over. We're truly excited about what he brings to this character,' Odela told Variety on casting. The Paradise is a story of a rebellious man who grew into a leader, purportedly for the people who had been neglected. Variety's report called the film 'an examination of societal prejudice set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad.' Details regarding the rest of the cast remain unknown at the moment. The film's technical crew includes music composer Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographer GK Vishnu, production designer Avinash Kolla and editor Navin Nooli. The Paradise, bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri under his Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas banner, is slated to release in theatres in multiple languages on March 26, 2026.
