Photo via Track TollywoodDespite scathing reviews, the Telugu star’s latest film earned about ₹135 crore in three days, achieving a 75 percent recovery and a Tier‑2 record.
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# Box‑Office Triumph Over Bad Reviews
The Paradise raked in roughly ₹135 crore in its first three days, Track Tollywood reported on Thursday. The figure comes from the film’s opening weekend, which began on 25 September.
Nani’s latest venture opened to a chorus of negative reviews from both critics and movie‑goers. Social feeds called it a disappointment, and several outlets labeled it a misstep in the actor’s career. Yet the cash registers told a different story.
According to the trade site, the movie recouped about three‑quarters of its production and marketing spend within that same weekend. A 75 percent recovery in just 72 hours is rare for any Indian release, let alone a regional picture.
The opening also set a new benchmark for Tier‑2 cinema, eclipsing the previous record for the biggest weekend haul in that market segment. No other recent Telugu film has managed such a start outside the traditional metropolitan hubs.
Geographically, the performance was uneven. States like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana posted bumper numbers, while markets such as Karnataka and Tamil Nadu delivered modest but respectable figures. Still, the aggregate recovery rate stayed high enough to silence some of the early doubters.
Fans have taken to Twitter and Instagram to argue whether box‑office success can outweigh artistic shortcomings. One camp insists the film’s financial muscle proves it resonated with the core audience, while another side points to the poor word‑of‑mouth as a warning sign for future projects.
Industry observers noted that a strong Tier‑2 opening can boost ancillary revenues, such as satellite and digital rights, even if critical acclaim is lacking. The early numbers may also influence the pricing of Nani’s upcoming projects.
The next few weeks will determine whether the film can sustain its momentum or fade into the background as a front‑loaded curiosity. Trade analysts will be watching the second‑week drop‑off closely. A gentle decline could cement the opening as a genuine hit, while a steep fall would reinforce the criticism.
For now, Nani enjoys a rare box‑office surge that contradicts the prevailing narrative of a flop. Whether the film can convert its early cash flow into a profitable run remains to be seen, but the opening weekend alone has already rewritten part of his recent box‑office resume.
This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.
The Paradise collected ₹75.95 crore in its first four days, with ₹30.36 crore from Andhra and ₹45.59 crore from Telangana, putting the film close to the break‑even target in its core markets.
Nani’s latest, The Paradise, logged a ₹135 crore global opening weekend, the biggest ever for a Tier‑2 star. Strong showings in Telangana and Karnataka offset lukewarm reviews and weaker Andhra numbers.
In its four‑day opening, The Paradise earned a net 92.1 crore in India, surpassing Nani’s previous record holder Dasara. The film’s hold despite poor reviews has sparked talk of a 100‑crore net milestone within days.
Despite a wave of negative criticism, Nani’s latest, The Paradise, has drawn strong crowds in Telangana and is projected to breach ₹150 crore by the end of its opening weekend, with Monday’s weekday performance now under scrutiny.
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