The Telugu star’s latest action drama clocks a ₹70 crore worldwide debut, pulling strong numbers from Hindi and Tamil markets despite mixed reviews.
Nani’s much‑anticipated actioner The Paradise has smashed through the ₹70 crore mark on its first day worldwide, according to figures compiled by Track Tollywood. The tally includes earnings from premiere shows and spans the film’s three language versions – Telugu, Hindi and Tamil.
The bulk of the money is coming from the star’s home turf. Advance bookings for day two in India sit at roughly ₹8 crore, with about ₹6.5 crore of that coming from the Telugu‑speaking states. Telangana alone accounts for two‑thirds of the Telugu‑state advance sales, underscoring Nani’s entrenched pull in his core market.
What’s surprising is the pan‑India response. The Hindi version has already crossed the ₹2 crore threshold, while the Tamil cut is posting comparable figures. Occupancy reports from multiplexes in Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai suggest that the film is drawing decent crowds beyond its traditional fan base.
Critics, however, are split. While some reviewers praised Srikanth Odela’s slick direction and the film’s high‑octane set pieces, others found the narrative uneven. Track Tollywood noted that a more uniformly positive word‑of‑mouth could have nudged the opening closer to the ₹90‑100 crore range. As it stands, the mixed reception hasn’t dented the opening momentum, but it may influence the drop‑off rate in the coming days.
The numbers also highlight a broader trend: Telugu‑origin blockbusters are increasingly banking on multi‑lingual releases to maximise revenue. The Paradise joins recent successes that have leveraged Hindi and Tamil dubbing to tap into non‑Telugu audiences, a strategy that appears to be paying off.
Industry watchers are already speculating on the film’s trajectory. If the current pace holds, the weekend could see the total breach the ₹150 crore barrier, a rare feat for a weekday release without a holiday boost. Conversely, a sharp decline in occupancy in the Hindi and Tamil territories could temper the haul.
For Nani, the opening reinforces his status as a bankable star capable of pulling crowds across linguistic lines. The actor’s previous releases have performed well in Telugu markets, but The Paradise marks a clear step up in terms of nationwide reach.
The next few days will be crucial. Trade analysts will be watching the word‑of‑mouth curve, especially in the Hindi‑speaking belt, to gauge whether the film can sustain its early surge. As the box‑office numbers continue to roll in, fans and skeptics alike will be waiting to see if the film can convert its strong start into a lasting run.
Stay tuned for the weekend update – the final weekend tally will likely set the tone for Nani’s box‑office narrative this year.
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