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Raghav Juyal and Suma Kanakala’s impromptu dance at The Paradise event goes viral; Nani calls him ‘rockstar’

At a pre-release event, Nani praised Raghav Juyal for his energy and talent, declaring him a future star of Indian cinema.

Updated on: Sep 22, 2026, 14:09:32 IST
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Actor and dancer Raghav Juyal is all set to make his Tollywood debut with Nani-starrer The Paradise. Recently, the makers organised a pre-release event, where Raghav joined celebrity anchor Suma Kanakala for a memorable dance performance. Raghav and Suma's impromptu dance to the song Yeshanagula from the movie during the pre-release event went viral.

Raghav and Suma's dance goes viral

Raghav Juyal and Suma Kanakala at The Paradise event.
Raghav Juyal and Suma Kanakala at The Paradise event.

At the event, Suma invited Raghav on stage, and the two danced to Aaya Sher, drawing massive cheers from the audience and widespread attention online. Raghav Juyal also performed his signature slo-mo walk at the event, leaving the audience cheering for him. Meanwhile, Suma complimented his dance, and the two owned the stage. Later, Raghav returned to the stage when Yeshanagula started playing and invited Suma to join him.

Nani praises Raghav

He added, “I think he is a fantastic talent, and I am very, very confident that he will be one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. And I’ll always be rooting for you, Raghav. You have a brother here in Hyderabad, you know that.”

About The Paradise

The Paradise is a high-octane period action drama directed by Srikanth Odela. It marks his second collaboration with Nani, following their massive 2023 blockbuster Dasara. In the film, Nani plays Jadal Zamana, a rugged, unyielding rebel leader with a distinctive long-braided hairstyle. Earlier, Nani had described the role as the most physically and mentally gruelling of his career.

Raghav Juyal plays Vikram Maalik in the film, which marks his official Tollywood debut. Mohan Babu plays Shikanja Maalik, while Sonali Kulkarni plays Nani's mother. Kayadu Lohar plays Subbu, the film's female lead. Keerthy Suresh has a special cameo in the song Yeshanagula. The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

 
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Vibha Maru

Vibha Maru is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Entertainment, based in Delhi. With a decade of experience across digital and print media, she covers Bollywood, Hollywood and web shows. A self-confessed cinephile who breathes Hindi cinema, Vibha can often be found sacrificing sleep after binge-watching films and web series. Though she holds a Commerce degree, she discovered her true calling in journalism after enrolling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She began her career covering Delhi's cultural scene, food, nightlife, concerts, and city life at The Times of India, before moving into full-time entertainment journalism with India Today. At India Today, Vibha interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and television while carving a niche for herself through film reviews, opinion pieces, nostalgic features, celebrity interviews, and trend-driven stories. She later brought her storytelling and editorial expertise to The Indian Express, where she continued to deepen her understanding of cinema through long-form entertainment explainers, retrospectives and feature writing. Now, as Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times Entertainment, Vibha continues to chronicle the world of movies and pop culture. Her work spans breaking entertainment news, exclusive interviews, celebrity features, and stories that capture the conversations shaping Indian cinema.

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