Nani’s The Paradise Sets Hindi Weekend Record with ₹7.2 Crore

The Telugu star’s latest outing pulled in a career‑high ₹7.2 crore from the Hindi belt in its opening weekend, outpacing his earlier releases.

Nani’s newest venture, The Paradise, stormed the Hindi box‑office on Friday, pulling in a net ₹7.2 crore from the North Indian circuit. That figure already tops the lifetime takings of his previous Telugu hits Dasara and HIT 3 in the same region, marking a personal best for the actor in the Hindi market.

Box‑office numbers

The opening weekend tally comes as part of a broader, impressive debut. Across all territories, the film has amassed roughly ₹155 crore in gross revenue, according to the producers. In Karnataka, where Nani enjoys a solid fan base, the movie crossed the ₹10 crore threshold within the same three‑day span. Ticket‑selling platforms report that close to 20 lakh seats were booked on BookMyShow alone, a sign that word‑of‑mouth is still building momentum.

The surge is especially noteworthy given the film’s release window. Dropping just a week after the high‑octane Love & War, The Paradise had to carve out its own space on crowded screens. Yet the combination of Srikanth Odela’s direction, a colourful ensemble cast and Anirudh Ravichander’s soundtrack seems to have resonated with Hindi‑speaking audiences.

Industry insiders point to a few factors behind the numbers. First, Nani’s growing pan‑India appeal has been bolstered by his recent forays into Hindi‑dubbed versions of his Telugu films. Second, the promotional push on digital platforms – especially the JioHotstar trailer that went viral on social media – created a buzz that translated into footfall. Finally, the film’s family‑friendly premise, paired with high‑production values, makes it a safe pick for weekend crowds.

The weekday outlook looks promising. With the weekend’s momentum still fresh, theatres are likely to keep The Paradise on prime slots, especially in multiplexes across Delhi, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Trade analysts suggest that if the film maintains even half of its opening rate, the Hindi‑belt total could climb past the ₹15 crore mark by the end of its first week.

Beyond the numbers, the success hints at a shifting landscape for regional stars. Nani’s achievement mirrors recent trends where Telugu and Tamil leads are breaking into the Hindi market without relying on remakes. It also points to the growing appetite for dubbed content that retains the original’s flavor while catering to local sensibilities.

Fans have taken to social media, celebrating the milestone with hashtags that blend the film’s title and Nani’s name. Some have even compared the opening to the debut runs of Bollywood megastars, though such parallels remain speculative.

The Paradise will continue its theatrical run for at least another two weeks before moving to streaming platforms, where it is slated to appear on JioHotstar from October 2. Whether the digital debut will replicate the box‑office buzz remains to be seen, but the early figures suggest a strong carry‑over audience.

For now, Nani can bask in a record that rewrites his Hindi‑market stats and adds a new chapter to his pan‑India journey. The next few days will reveal if the film can sustain its pace, but the opening weekend has already set a high bar.