The Nani‑Srikanth Odela starrer pulled in roughly ₹10 crore on Monday, pushing its global tally close to ₹165 crore despite mixed reviews.
The Telugu blockbuster The Paradise survived its first weekday hurdle with a fresh ₹10 crore haul on Monday, nudging the film’s worldwide earnings to just shy of ₹165 crore. The numbers are a relief for the Nani‑Srikanth Odela combo, especially after a weekend that saw chatter split between praise for the action set‑pieces and criticism of the screenplay.
A quick glance at the ticket‑selling platforms tells the same story. More than 113,000 seats were booked across BookMyShow and the District network in the last 24 hours. That’s a healthy footfall for a Monday, suggesting the word‑of‑mouth buzz is still pulling people into the cinemas.
The Monday surge also marks the film’s first major weekday test. Trade watchers will now keep an eye on whether the momentum can stretch through the rest of the week, or if the mixed reactions start to bite. So far, the data leans toward the former.
The film’s production house, SLV Cinemas, has a solid line‑up behind it. Sudhakar Cherukuri’s banner produced the project, while Kayadu Lohar headlines opposite Nani as the love interest. Veteran Mohan Babu turns up as the main antagonist, and the supporting cast includes Raghav Juyal, Sonali Kulkarni and Sampoornesh Babu. Anirudh Ravichander’s soundtrack continues to be a talking point, with several tracks already topping streaming charts.
Box‑office analysts point out that a Monday addition of ₹10 crore is not just a number. It’s a barometer of audience loyalty. In a market where a single weekend can make or break a film, holding steady on the first workday often translates into a longer theatrical run. The Paradise’s ability to stay in the conversation despite a split verdict from critics is proof of Nani’s star power and the film’s visual appeal.
Fans have taken to social media to celebrate the milestone. Posts ranging from ticket‑booking screenshots to memes about the film’s “paradise” of earnings are flooding timelines. The buzz is not limited to Hyderabad. Fans in Chennai, Bangalore and even overseas Indian communities are tracking the figures.
What’s next? The trade will monitor the Tuesday and Wednesday numbers closely. If the film can keep pulling in double‑digit crores each day, it could comfortably cross the ₹200 crore mark before the weekend. That would place it among the year’s top‑grossing Telugu releases.
For now, The Paradise enjoys a Monday that feels more like a second weekend. The combination of star pull, a catchy soundtrack and a story that still manages to draw crowds is paying off. Whether the film can sustain this pace remains to be seen, but the early signs are promising.
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