Nani’s Hindi debut nets over ₹7 crore in four days while Sidharth Malhotra’s fantasy pulls ₹35 crore, and the Endgame re‑release tops Hollywood charts in India.
The Paradise clocked a net of ₹7.2 crore in its four‑day Hindi run, nudging past the previous high set by the star’s Dasara and earning the title of his biggest Hindi‑language takings. The Telugu action thriller managed this despite a bare‑bones promotional push and the absence of major multiplex chains like PVR, Inox or Cinepolis.
And the numbers matter because the film’s limited screen count means every seat counts. A Sunday haul of ₹1.9 crore marked a 15 percent rise over Saturday, hinting at a modest but steady audience. Trade chatter suggests that if the film can stay above the ₹1 crore mark on day five, it could solidify a respectable lifetime of around ₹10 crore net before the October 2 release of Drishyam 3 pulls it from Hindi screens.
Vvaan’s Fantasy Feast
Across the Hindi market, The Vvaan turned heads with a ₹34.63 crore net in its opening weekend. The fantasy thriller, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, posted a Sunday surge of ₹15.1 crore, an 86 percent jump from its opening‑day figure of ₹8.1 crore. That leap vaulted the film into the top‑10 opening weekends of 2026 for Hindi releases, nudging past Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo.
But the buzz isn’t just about numbers. The movie’s weave of Chhath Puja motifs and regional folklore struck a chord in northern and central territories, with Bihar reporting packed houses and tier‑2‑3 centres showing strong walk‑in demand. Compared to Malhotra’s post‑pandemic outings — Param Sundari (₹28.48 crore), Yodha (₹17.51 crore) and Thank God (₹18.25 crore), The Vvaan is a clear step up, reinforcing the actor’s box‑office pull when the right genre clicks.
Endgame Encore’s Hollywood Crown
Meanwhile, the re‑release of Avengers Endgame – now billed as Endgame Encore – carved a niche of its own. In three days it amassed ₹22.45 crore net, trailing only Baahubali – The Epic (₹24.35 crore) among re‑release openings. More strikingly, the cumulative Indian haul now stands at ₹395.67 crore net, nudging past Avatar: The Way of Water (₹390.6 crore) to become Hollywood’s second‑biggest earner in the sub‑continent.
So the film is set to breach the ₹400 crore club within days, joining Spider‑Man: Brand New Day as the only other Hollywood title to cross that threshold in India.
What’s Next?
The next few days will be a test of endurance. The Paradise faces a box‑office squeeze from Drishyam 3, while The Vvaa n looks to ride its momentum into the second weekend, especially in the heartland where cultural resonance fuels repeat viewings. Endgame Encore aims to seal its historic status before the summer slate of new releases begins.
All eyes remain on the weekend figures. Will The Paradise hold its ground long enough to become a modest profit‑maker? Can The Vvaan sustain its 86 percent jump and climb higher in the year‑end rankings? And will Endgame Encore finally claim the top spot among Hollywood re‑releases in India?
Stay tuned for the next box‑office bulletin.
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