Sidharth Malhotra’s The Vvaan posted a 33‑plus crore opening, whereas Nani’s The Paradise earned roughly 92 crore but may miss the 100‑crore club.
Weekend numbers vs weekday outlook
The Vvaan rang in a solid start, pulling in a net of about 33.6 crore across its opening weekend, Free Press Journal reported. That figure placed the Sidharth Malhotra‑Tamannaah Bhatia vehicle ahead of most new releases this week.
And on day four the Hindi action‑drama is expected to dip, with estimates hovering between five and six crore. The trade numbers suggest that a strong turnout for the late‑night shows could push the total a little higher, but the trend points toward the usual post‑weekend slide.
Nani’s pan‑India thriller The Paradise, meanwhile, logged a four‑day domestic net of roughly 92.1 crore, according to the same source. The film’s opening was buoyed by paid previews on Wednesday and a Thursday release across multiple languages, including a Hindi dub.
But the Hindi version’s performance has its own story. Koimoi noted that the film earned just over seven crore net in its extended four‑day opening, a respectable sum given it isn’t playing in the major chains like PVR or Inox. That haul nudged it past Dasara to become Nani’s highest‑grossing Hindi release.
So far the worldwide picture looks brighter. Filmy Focus put the worldwide share at about 81 crore and the gross close to 139 crore after four days. The film still needs roughly 16 crore more to break even, meaning the weekdays will be decisive.
Both titles now face the classic weekday test. The Paradise’s run will be squeezed when Drishyam 3 lands on October 2, likely pulling screens away in the Hindi market. The Vvaan, on the other hand, can still ride the momentum if its night‑show footfalls stay healthy.
Critical response has been mixed. Free Press Journal gave The Vvaan a 2.5‑star rating, praising its visual appeal but pointing to weak direction as a drawback. The same reviewer docked The Paradise down to 1.5 stars, calling the narrative “not‑so‑relevant” and the action “spineless” for viewers who aren’t fans of hardcore violence.
So what’s next? If The Paradise can keep daily earnings above the one‑crore mark, it may still edge toward the coveted 100‑crore domestic club. The Vvaan will need to sustain at least a five‑crore daily intake to stay profitable beyond its opening weekend. Box‑office trackers will update the numbers early next week, and that will tell whether Nani’s latest can climb out of the shadow of its own hype.
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