The Telugu action thriller pulled in a net 92.1 crore across India in its opening stretch, overtaking Dasara to become Nani’s top‑grossing film at home.
The Paradise netted a domestic net of 92.1 crore during its four‑day opening, Koimoi reported, pushing it past Nani’s earlier high‑water mark set by Dasara. The figure translates to roughly 108.7 crore gross, a solid showing for a film that opened to largely poor reviews.
On Sunday – day four of its run – the movie pulled in 15.7 crore, a modest uptick from the 15.25 crore recorded on Saturday. The steady climb surprised many, as industry chatter had expected a sharper weekend dip after the second‑day slump.
Box‑office trajectory
With the 92.1 crore net tally, The Paradise now sits ahead of Dasara’s 81.93 crore lifetime domestic haul, making it Nani’s highest‑earning film in India. The achievement feels even sharper given the wave of trolling and negative chatter that has surrounded the release on social platforms.
The film’s budget sits at a hefty 200 crore, according to trade sources, meaning the current earnings cover less than half of the outlay. Still, analysts say the momentum could push the film into the coveted 100‑crore net club within the next two days, marking Nani’s first domestic century.
Critics have been unforgiving, pointing to a thin script and over‑reliance on action set‑pieces. Yet the audience response, at least at the ticket‑counter, tells a different story. The film managed to hold its share over the weekend, suggesting word‑of‑mouth is outweighing the early negative buzz.
Behind the camera, director Srikanth Odela helms the project, with Sudhakar Cherukuri and Ishan Saksena producing under the Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment banners. The ensemble also features Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni and Raghav Juyal in supporting roles.
Looking ahead, the film’s overseas numbers are still being tallied, but the domestic surge hints at a strong performance. If the net crosses 100 crore as expected, it will cement Nani’s box‑office resurgence and give the high‑budget venture a chance to recoup a larger slice of its investment.
Fans are already debating whether the film will break even in the Nizam territory, while others simply revel in the fact that Nani’s name continues to pull crowds despite the social media flak.
The next box‑office update is due on Monday, when the weekend‑to‑weekday shift will reveal whether the film can sustain its current pace or if the early enthusiasm fizzles out.
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