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Nani's The Paradise Leads Telugu Releases

Nani's The Paradise leads new Telugu releases despite negative reviews, riding on actor goodwill during Gandhi Jayanti weekend.

By The Southern Cut1 min readUpdated 3 October 2026

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The Paradise isn’t just holding on — it’s pulling ahead. On a day when three new Telugu films hit theatres, Nani’s holdover title is outperforming them all on BookMyShow, even as reviews sour. Gandhi Jayanti brought Sundeep Kishan’s Sigma, Fahadh Faasil’s Don’t Trouble The Trouble, and Harsh Roshan’s Thella Kaagitham into the fray.

But none could dent the momentum of Nani’s film, which opened last week to mixed-to-negative buzz. Yet here it is: leading the pack, not by force of hype, but by sheer goodwill. That’s rare in a market where opening-week numbers are king. Even more telling?

The Paradise is still drawing crowds while newer entries struggle to find traction. Sigma’s early reports aren’t promising. Don’t Trouble The Trouble and Thella Kaagitham got mixed reactions. And yet, Nani’s name alone is enough to shift footfalls.

It’s not about the film anymore, it’s about the actor. His consistent presence, his relatability, the way he’s carried audiences through highs and lows over the years. This isn’t a comeback. It’s a quiet confirmation: Nani’s brand still sells tickets.

The long weekend in Telugu states might be shaping up to be a one-man show. What happens next? Whether the momentum holds beyond the holiday stretch remains to be seen. But for now, the box office speaks clearly.

Nani’s still the man.

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The Paradise

23 September 2026 · in theatres · cast, trailer and release details

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