Raghav Juyal on Telugu Cinema: They Celebrate Movies Now

Raghav Juyal, who is making his Telugu debut with The Paradise, has opened up about what working in the Telugu film industry has taught him — and says the experience has changed him both as an artist and as a person.

Speaking about his experience on the film, Raghav said he was deeply moved by the way cinema is celebrated in the Telugu industry, especially the respect given to technicians behind the scenes.

“I have realised one thing, which I want to show in my work and in my place — that people celebrate and respect cinema so much over there. I had tears in my eyes when I saw how they respect each and every technician. They respect even the sound engineer; each and every audience knew who he was,” he said.

Raghav further added, “They don’t just come there to finish off their work. They are there to celebrate cinema. And that’s what I learned.”

The actor also credited The Paradise director Srikanth Odela, whom he fondly refers to as Srikanth Dada, for having a transformative impact on him.

For Raghav, The Paradise has been more than just his Telugu debut — it has been an experience that has shaped the way he looks at cinema, the people who create it and the audiences who celebrate it.