The action drama’s advance bookings have crossed 400,000 on BookMyShow, pushing it into the all‑time top‑ten pre‑sale list just days before release.
Record‑breaking advance bookings
Nani’s much‑awaited film The Paradise has just cleared the 400,000 mark on BookMyShow. That figure lands the movie inside Tollywood’s elite pre‑sale leaderboard, a list usually reserved for blockbusters that have already opened their doors.
The tally was confirmed late Tuesday evening, with the ticket‑selling platform reporting the exact count. By hitting this threshold the film nudged past two long‑standing entries – Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Ustaad Bhagat Singh – both of which sat at 394,000 reservations.
Even Nani’s own previous outing, HIT 3, which managed 336,000 pre‑sales, now looks modest in comparison. The new number shatters his personal best and puts The Paradise on a fast track toward the ninth spot, currently held by Sankranthiki Vasthunam at 442,000.
What this means for the opening weekend
With roughly a day and a half left before the film rolls out across the country, the momentum appears unstoppable. Industry watchers note that such a strong pre‑sale figure often translates into a hefty opening‑day collection, especially for a star‑driven vehicle.
The film’s period setting – 1890s Secunderabad – and Nani’s raw, rustic portrayal have generated buzz on social media. Fans are already sharing stills and snippets of the electrifying score by Anirudh Ravichander, adding fuel to the ticket‑selling fire.
The team behind the numbers
Director Srikanth Odela, who previously teamed up with Nani on Dasara, returns to helm this ambitious project. Their reunion has been a talking point since the first look was unveiled, and the chemistry between director and star seems to be paying off in the form of record‑setting reservations.
Anirudh’s music, known for its foot‑tapping beats, is another magnet for audiences. Early reactions to the soundtrack suggest it will be a major draw on the big screen, especially for younger viewers who follow the composer’s work across languages.
Looking ahead
If the film maintains its current trajectory, it could break into the top‑five pre‑sale ranks, a feat achieved by only a handful of Tollywood releases in recent memory. The next data point will come after the midnight cut‑off on the day of release, when the final pre‑sale numbers are tallied.
For now, the buzz is palpable. The combination of a beloved star, a period backdrop, a hit director, and a chart‑topping composer has created a perfect storm of anticipation. Whether the box‑office numbers will match the hype remains to be seen, but the early indicators are hard to ignore.
Fans can still grab tickets online, and theatres across the state are reporting sold‑out shows for the opening matinee. The countdown continues, and the industry will be watching closely as The Paradise takes its first steps onto the silver screen.
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