The Telugu period action drama netted just over 100 crore domestically by Tuesday, despite a wave of mixed and negative reviews from critics and audiences.
The Telugu period action drama The Paradise crossed the Rs 100 crore threshold in India on its sixth day of release. The film, starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, opened on September 24 after a paid preview on September 23. By Tuesday afternoon it had added about Rs 3.10 crore net, taking the domestic total to Rs 100.10 crore, according to box‑office tracker Sacnilk.
In its first five days the movie logged Rs 97.10 crore net in the country and a worldwide gross of Rs 144.85 crore. Trade sources in the Telugu‑film circuit say the film earned roughly Rs 4.5 crore in Telangana, Rs 20 lakh in Tamil Nadu, Rs 50 lakh in Karnataka, Rs 5 lakh in Kerala and about Rs 1 crore from the rest of North India. Those figures push the five‑day gross to around Rs 115.5 crore and net to Rs 98 crore, per the same sources.
Overseas, the picture pulled in about $2.3 million from North America and another $3.2 million from other territories, roughly Rs 31 crore. Adding the overseas haul brings the global gross past the Rs 145 crore mark. The producers, however, are optimistic, claiming the film could breach Rs 160 crore worldwide.
The film’s performance is notable given the largely mixed to negative buzz from critics and social‑media trolls. Nani addressed the backlash on X, thanking fans for their love and even the jokes, while acknowledging the critics’ points. He said the movie was made with “blood and sweat” and is now in the audience’s hands to celebrate or judge.
The Paradise features an ensemble that includes Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, Kayau Lohar and Sonali Kulkarni. The soundtrack is by Anirudh Ravichander, and the production is a joint effort of Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment. The story is set in 1980s Secunderabad, following a marginalized tribe’s fight for citizenship under an unexpected leader.
Trade analysts note that the film is running in about 800 screens across roughly 725 locations, with 2,150 daily shows and an occupancy rate hovering around 20 percent. At that pace, the movie could pull in another Rs 5 crore on day seven, nudging the total toward Rs 165 crore.
Industry insiders point out that to break even, The Paradise needs to hit at least Rs 200 crore gross, while a profit would require roughly Rs 35 crore beyond that. Whether the film can sustain its momentum in the coming weeks remains to be seen, but the Rs 100 crore milestone gives it a solid platform to chase the higher target.
The next few days will be crucial. If the occupancy climbs and word‑of‑mouth improves, the film could close the gap to the break‑even point. Otherwise, the early surge may plateau, leaving the profit picture uncertain.
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