The Paradise nears ₹50 crore advance as Mandaadi eyes…

Nani’s film is set to cross the ₹50 crore advance hurdle, the Tamil sport drama pushes toward a ₹100 crore tally, and the horror sequel steadies at an Indian total.

The Paradise's Pre‑Release Surge

Only a few hours separate Nani’s The Paradise from its paid premieres, and the cash‑flow from ticket reservations is already humming. State‑wide, the film has pulled in roughly ₹22.7 crore from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana combined. Telangana alone accounts for about ₹14 crore, while Andhra Pradesh contributes close to ₹8.7 crore. The Nizam region leads the pack, matching the Telangana figure, and Hyderabad’s own advance sales top ₹11 crore.

The smaller territories are not far behind. Ceded brings in about ₹1.5 crore, Vizag around ₹2.3 crore, the East zone just over ₹1.2 crore, Guntur about ₹1.2 crore, Krishna near ₹1.1 crore, the West zone roughly ₹70 lakh and Nellore close to ₹55 lakh. When you stack the regional numbers with the rest of India, the domestic advance sits at roughly ₹29 crore. Overseas interest adds another ₹15 crore, pushing the worldwide pre‑sale tally to just shy of ₹44 crore. With the final hours ticking, the film is poised to breach the ₹50 crore mark before the first show even rolls.

Mandaadi's Steady Climb

The Tamil sports drama Mandaadi is keeping its momentum into the second week. Tuesday’s collection dipped slightly to ₹2.75 crore, but the drop is modest. In five days the film has amassed about ₹27 crore, and the cumulative gross now reads close to ₹91.5 crore across India. Analysts see the ₹100 crore milestone as a realistic target, likely to be reached in the third weekend if the word‑of‑mouth stays positive.

The story follows former sailboat champion Muthukaali as he returns to his coastal hometown and trains a rag‑tag crew for a high‑stakes boat race. The mix of nostalgia, local flavor and crisp action seems to be resonating with audiences beyond the usual Tamil market.

Resident Evil's Modest Run

Hollywood’s latest Resident Evil entry is holding a respectable pace in the Indian market. Day five saw a ₹2 crore haul, a 20 percent jump from the previous day. After five days the domestic gross stands at ₹15 crore. Trade chatter suggests the film will close its opening week around ₹17‑18 crore.

The sequel, set against the backdrop of a viral outbreak in Raccoon City, follows courier Bryan as he navigates a chaotic hospital. While the numbers aren’t blockbuster‑level, the steady flow indicates a solid niche audience for the franchise.

What Comes Next?

All three titles will have their opening‑day figures published this Friday, giving a clearer picture of whether The Paradise can convert its advance hype into a record‑breaking debut. Mandaadi’s weekend trajectory will be the next barometer for Tamil‑language sports dramas, and Resident Evil’s performance will inform distributors about the appetite for Western horror reboots in India.

The box‑office landscape this week is a reminder that strong advance bookings can still translate into big openings, but only if the films deliver on the promise that sold them tickets.