Nani's thriller added just 6.65 crore on Monday, pushing its worldwide tally to 145.59 crore but leaving a big gap to Prabhas' The RajaSaab.
The Paradise clocked in 6.65 crore on its first Monday, lifting its five‑day worldwide haul to 145.59 crore. In India the film pulled 5.9 crore, while overseas markets added 75 lakh. That Monday figure represents a 69.18% tumble from the 21.58 crore it made on Friday, a plunge that has analysts flagging a steep descent ahead.
After a respectable opening weekend that saw the Nani‑led action thriller hold its ground, the removal of the weekend buffer exposed the film’s fragility. Negative word‑of‑mouth has already begun to bite, and the sharp Monday dip is the first clear sign that the buzz is fading fast.
So where does that leave the movie in the Tollywood leaderboard? With 114.59 crore earned domestically and 31 crore from overseas, The Paradise currently ranks as the fifth‑biggest Tollywood release worldwide for 2026. The fourth slot is occupied by Prabhas’ The RajaSaab, which sits at 206.57 crore. In plain terms, The Paradise still needs roughly 61 crore to bridge that gap.
Industry trackers say the odds of closing that distance are slim. The film’s trajectory suggests it will struggle to maintain even its current pace, let alone accelerate. If the current trend holds, the theatrical run could stall well short of the coveted 200‑crore milestone.
Fans of Nani are already voicing disappointment on social platforms, pointing to the stark contrast between the film’s opening buzz and the now‑visible drop. Critics, too, have been quick to note that the early hype was not backed by a consistently engaging narrative, a factor that appears to be hurting repeat viewership.
Box‑office watchers will be keeping a close eye on the next few days. A modest rebound on Tuesday could buy the film a few more crores, but the larger question is whether word‑of‑mouth can swing back in its favour. Historically, Tollywood titles that see a double‑digit drop after the weekend rarely recover enough to climb the top‑four list.
For now, The Paradise remains a solid performer in absolute terms, having crossed the 100‑crore mark in India alone. Yet the gap to The RajaSaab feels increasingly insurmountable. The coming weekend will be the true test – either the film steadies and claws its way closer, or it settles into a respectable but unremarkable finish.
Either way, the next box‑office report will tell whether Nani’s latest can defy the early warning signs or simply join the ranks of 2026’s near‑misses.
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