The Telugu star's latest flick pulled in about Rs 19 crore on its second day, with Telangana delivering a solid share while Andhra and overseas markets slipped sharply.
Nani’s much‑talked‑about venture, The Paradise, clocked roughly Rs 19 crore in gross earnings on its second day of release, according to trade trackers. The figure sits a shade below the Rs 20 crore that many analysts had pencilled in, but the numbers still paint a resilient picture for the film.
Telangana keeps the engine running
In the Telangana circuit the movie raked in about Rs 9 crore, translating into a Rs 5 crore distributor share. That performance helped cushion the dip that the film experienced elsewhere. The region’s audience appears to be buying into the star’s charm, and the steady intake there prevented the day‑two total from nosediving.
Andhra Pradesh and overseas stumble
Across the border in Andhra Pradesh, the box‑office momentum slowed dramatically. The state’s gross fell well short of the Telangana tally, contributing to a noticeable dip in the pan‑Telugu total. Overseas territories mirrored this trend, with collections tumbling as quickly as they had risen on opening day. Industry insiders point to the wave of negative chatter that often drags down a film’s overseas run, and The Paradise seems to be feeling that effect.
The bigger picture
On the whole, the Telugu belt still posted a Rs 14 crore gross on day two, with the Nizam area outpacing Andhra’s contribution. The Nizam share, in particular, proved crucial in keeping the decline in check. Without that buffer, the film could have faced a full‑scale crash.
What’s next?
The weekend remains the make‑or‑break window for The Paradise. Trade watchers are hoping that word‑of‑mouth and the star’s pull will spark a bounce, especially in the regions that lagged on day two. If the film can rally in Andhra and overseas, it may still carve out a respectable opening weekend.
Fans have already taken to social media, with mixed reactions ranging from praise for Nani’s performance to disappointment over the film’s pacing. The buzz is loud enough that the weekend’s numbers will likely become the next talking point.
While the day‑two figures don’t match the hype that surrounded the launch, the solid Telangana numbers give the film a fighting chance. All eyes will now turn to Saturday and Sunday to see whether the momentum can be revived or if the early dip will turn into a longer‑term slump.
The Paradise continues to be a litmus test for star‑driven releases in a market that can swing wildly on the back of early reviews. The next couple of days will decide if Nani’s latest can still claim a blockbuster status or settle for a modest run.
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