Raghav Juyal is ecstatic with the widespread praises for his villainous debut in KILL; says, “What Karan Johar said has really given me the motivation and validation that my experiment and venture into the role of a menacing villain has paid off”

KILL was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the Midnight Madness program.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

September 21, 2023 - 11:44 AM IST

Raghav Juyal has received praise for his work in the recently premiered film, KILL, showcased at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). In a performance that has ignited discussions, Juyal's portrayal has been hailed as the Villain of the Year, embodying a level of ruthlessness and heartlessness.

Raghav Juyal is ecstatic with the widespread praises for his villainous debut in KILL; says, “What Karan Johar said has really given me the motivation and validation that my experiment and venture into the role of a menacing villain has paid off”

Talking about the same, Raghav said, “I am truly humbled and grateful for the overwhelming response to my portrayal in KILL. It's an honour to be recognized as the Villain of the Year, and I'm immensely thankful to the audience and critics for their support. Bringing this character to life was a challenge I embraced, and I'm thrilled that it resonated with viewers. This journey wouldn't have been possible without the incredible team behind KILL and the visionary direction of Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. In addition, the words said by my makers, especially what Karan said recently has really given me the motivation and validation that my experiment and venture into the role of a menacing villain has paid off”.

Raghav also found himself being praised widely by his producer, the iconic filmmaker Karan Johar. In a recent interview with The Film Companion, Karan expressed his admiration for Raghav Juyal's transformation into an antagonist, stating, “Raghav Juyal is so fantastic as an antagonist. I have seen him on the reality shows which he's hosted, I have seen him dancing; he is such a terrific dancer. When you see that sweet smiling Raghav in this role, one will say, 'Aise kaun Marta hai!!' (Who kills a person like this?). The thing is that he can be so menacing. We have never made a film like this.”

KILL also stars Lakshya and Tanya Maniktala. The film is written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat. Produced under the esteemed banners of Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga's Sikhya Entertainment, KILL stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts.

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