The action drama crossed the century‑rupee threshold with a net of 101.5 crore on Tuesday, becoming the star’s first 100‑crore film and the fifth Telugu grosser of 2026.
Nani’s newest venture, The Paradise, broke the 100‑crore barrier on its sixth day of release, clocking a net of 101.5 crore across India. The figure, reported by Koimoi, makes it the actor’s inaugural entry into the coveted century‑rupee club and slots the film as the fifth Telugu production to breach the mark this year.
The film opened with a robust extended weekend, then settled into a steady weekday rhythm. On Tuesday, September 29, it pulled in around 4.4 crore net, a modest dip from the previous day’s five‑crore haul, but enough to keep the momentum alive. Occupancy hovered near 19 % across roughly 5,700 shows nationwide, according to the same source.
And while the numbers are impressive, the audience reaction has been mixed. Early‑goers praised Nani’s screen presence and the high‑octane action set‑pieces, yet some critics pointed to a predictable storyline. Still, the box‑office math tells a different story: the film is on track to finish its extended week between 105 and 108 crore net.
But the milestone matters beyond personal achievement. It reinforces Nani’s growing pull in both his home market and overseas territories where Telugu films have a strong diaspora following. The Paradise now ranks within the top five net earners for Tollywood in 2026, joining heavyweights such as Peddi and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.
So what does this mean for the film’s second weekend? Industry watchers will be keen to see if the dip in daily collections stabilises or deepens. A strong hold could push the total past the 110‑crore mark, cementing its status as one of the year’s biggest hits. A sharp fall, however, might relegate it to a brief flash‑in‑the‑pan, especially with other big releases slated for October.
The Paradise also eclipses Nani’s previous personal best, Dasara, which amassed 81.93 crore net. That leap of nearly 20 crore shows the actor’s rising bankability and the effectiveness of the film’s marketing push, which leaned heavily on digital teasers and regional radio spots.
Looking Ahead
With the festive season looming and a slate of high‑profile releases on the horizon, The Paradise’s performance will be a bellwether for how far Tollywood can stretch its box‑office ceiling this year. Fans will be watching the second‑week trend closely, while distributors hope the film’s tailwinds will keep theatres buzzing well into November.
In short, Nani has finally cracked the 100‑crore ceiling, and the industry is waiting to see whether that momentum can be sustained.
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