The Telugu period action drama hit the Rs 125‑crore milestone on its fourth day, despite mixed reviews and a modest opening weekend.
The Paradise vaulted past the Rs 125 crore worldwide threshold on its fourth day of release, making it the most lucrative film of Nani’s career so far.
And that figure arrived just hours after the movie pulled in another Rs 10 crore domestically on Sunday, pushing its Indian net past Rs 86 crore. The numbers come despite a critical reception that leans toward the lukewarm side.
The period action drama, directed by Srikanth Odela, opened its doors on September 24 after a paid preview the day before. In the first three days it raked in roughly Rs 76 crore net inside India and about Rs 118 crore worldwide, according to trade trackers.
But the real story is the leap it made over Nani’s 2025 thriller HIT: The Third Case, which had capped at Rs 120 crore globally. That film, helmed by Sailesh Kolanu, held the top spot for the actor until The Paradise’s recent surge.
The ensemble includes veteran Mohan Babu, dancer‑turned‑actor Raghav Juyal, newcomer Kayadu Lohar and seasoned Sonali Kulkarni. Anirudh Ravichander supplied the soundtrack, while Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment handled production.
Set in 1980s Secunderabad, the plot follows the marginalized Savari tribe as they fight for citizenship under an unlikely leader. The premise promised a fresh take on systemic oppression, a theme that resonated with a segment of the audience even as others found the execution uneven.
So what does this mean for Nani’s box‑office trajectory? Hitting the Rs 125 crore mark so early suggests strong word‑of‑mouth traction, especially in tier‑2 and tier‑3 markets where period pieces tend to perform well. It also positions the film favorably for a lucrative run into the festive season.
And while critics remain divided – some praising the period design and others bemoaning the pacing – the numbers speak louder than the reviews. The film’s weekend haul of Rs 10 crore by 4 pm indicates a steady stream of patrons, a sign that the movie may continue to outpace its contemporaries.
Looking ahead, the next milestone will be the Rs 150 crore club, a benchmark that many of this year’s blockbusters have struggled to reach. If The Paradise can sustain its current momentum, it could rewrite Nani’s box‑office résumé entirely.
For now, fans of the star can celebrate a new personal best, and distributors will be watching the coming weeks closely to see whether the film can convert its early surge into a lasting legacy.
Box‑office figures are based on reports from DNA India Entertainment and may be updated as new data emerges.
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