Breaking Hype
The Paradise Opens to Rs 155 Crore Worldwide in First Weekend
Nani's pan‑Indian venture clocks Rs 155 crore globally, but mixed word‑of‑mouth drags Sunday to a modest Rs 19 crore.
4 hours ago2 min read
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Kayadu Lohar (born 11 April 2000) is an Indian actress and model who works predominantly in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Marathi cinema. She won the *Clean & Clear Pune Times Fresh Face* title in 2019 before entering the film industry. Lohar made her acting debut as the female lead in Bharat S.
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Box Office
The Paradise Splits Down The Middle At The Box Office
The Paradise opened big but word of mouth soured fast. Telangana is keeping distributors afloat while Andhra, other regions and even overseas numbers have slid, per Telugu360's weekend tracking.
8 hours ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Nani and Srikanth Odela Explain Misunderstood ‘Single‑Take Artist’ Line
Nani and director Srikanth Odela clarified that the ‘single‑take artist’ remark was intended as an ironic nod to Subbu’s hidden talent, a nuance lost after a key backstory was trimmed for runtime.
1 day ago2 min
Breaking Hype
The Paradise Hits ₹136 Crore in Three Days, Eyes ₹150
Nani's The Paradise has crossed the ₹100‑crore milestone faster than any of his previous films, reaching ₹136 crore globally in three days, with strong day‑four sales hinting at a ₹150‑crore weekend.
1 day ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Kayadu Lohar Lands Subbu Role After Janvi Kapoor Walks Out
The Paradise, starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odell, posted a 114‑crore global gross within 48 hours. Reports say Janvi Kapoor was the original pick for Subbu, but scheduling clashes led to Kayadu Lohar’s eventual casting.
1 day ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Nani Fires Back at Critics, Thanks Fans for The Paradise
Nani’s new film The Paradise opened with a Rs 75 crore worldwide haul, sparking mixed reviews. The star replied on social media, thanking fans and even enjoying the trolling, while pledging to learn from critics’ notes.
1 day ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Nani Says He Owes Telugu Fans After ‘The Paradise’ Backlash
Nani, speaking after the film’s opening, expressed gratitude to Telugu viewers despite mixed reviews, while director Srikanth Odela revealed that Kayadu Lohar was the sole actress to accept the lead role after several rejections.
1 day ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Court Order Couldn't Stop A Brutal Review Of Nani's Paradise
Despite the makers of Nani's Telugu film The Paradise reportedly securing a court order against negative reviews, critic Blue Sattai Maran has torn into the film, calling it the worst release of the year.
1 day ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Says He Learnt From The Paradise's Harshest Reviews
Nani has responded to the mixed reviews for The Paradise, thanking audiences for their reactions and trolls while acknowledging the criticism around the film's writing and second half.
2 days ago2 min
Box Office
Dulquer Salmaan's 'I'm Game' Ends With 68% Box‑Office Deficit
Dulquer Salmaan’s comeback vehicle 'I'm Game' closed its three‑week run with a 68% loss, netting 25.48 crore domestically against an 80 crore budget, ranking seventh among Mollywood releases of 2026.
2 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
Nani's The Paradise Draws Premiere-Night Cheers And Subtitle Complaints
Premiere-night reactions to Nani's long-delayed The Paradise are largely positive, with praise for Mohan Babu's villain turn and Anirudh's score, though some viewers struggled with the film's heavy Telangana dialect.
4 days ago2 min
Press Circuit
Raghav Juyal's Driver Takes Wrong Car, Delays The Paradise Press Meet
Raghav Juyal's driver picked up a neighbour's identical car by mistake, and Nani's delayed flight added to it, pushing back The Paradise's Mumbai press meet and irritating waiting media.
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Kayadu Lohar Opens Up About the Strain Behind ‘The Paradise’
Kayadu Lohar reveals that filming ‘The Paradise’ was far from glamorous, demanding patience, language mastery and a shift away from typical commercial projects as the movie opens tomorrow with paid premieres.
6 days ago2 min
Regional Cinema
GV Prakash Kumar's Immortal Crosses Over To Telugu With Mixed Notices
GV Prakash Kumar's fantasy horror thriller Immortal, about a young man who moves in with a mysterious flatmate linked to a thousand-year-old myth, opened in Telugu on September 19 to a 2.75/5 review from 123telugu.
20 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Explains Why Kayadu Lohar Skipped The Paradise Press Meet
Kayadu Lohar missed the Chennai press meet for Nani's The Paradise, days after skipping promotions for two other recent releases. Nani stepped in to answer for her, citing her Mari Selvaraj shoot.
18 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Ajith Kumar's Dare Devil Begins Filming From November 2
Ajith Kumar's next with director Adhik Ravichandran, titled Dare Devil, starts shooting November 2, 2026. Shalini Ajithkumar produces, Anirudh Ravichander scores, and a new first-look poster teases the actor's next avatar.
17 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Nani's The Paradise Chases 500-Plus Screens Across The US
Nani's period action drama The Paradise is set for a wide US theatrical run, with 150-plus Cinemark, 145-plus Regal and 208-plus AMC locations confirmed so far ahead of its release next week.
16 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Mohan Babu's Villain Turn In The Paradise Stays Hidden Till Release
The Paradise arrives September 24 with Mohan Babu playing the antagonist opposite Raghav Juyal, but director Srikanth Odela has released no trailer, keeping the veteran actor's role a closely guarded secret.
13 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
GV Prakash's Immortal Crosses Rs 6 Crore On Day 6
GV Prakash and debutante Kayadu Lohar's vampire genre film Immortal has crossed Rs 6.31 crore in six days, according to Sacnilk, holding steady despite fresh competition at the box office.
10 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
GV Prakash's Immortal Crosses Rs 5.72 Crore In Five Days
GV Prakash Kumar's horror-fantasy Immortal, directed by Mariyappan Chinna, has collected Rs 5.72 crore in five days per Sacnilk, with steady daily numbers suggesting a rare hit for the actor.
9 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
GV Prakash And Director Lock Another Film As Immortal Clears Rs 5 Crore
Immortal, GV Prakash's vampire-genre Tamil film with Kayadu Lohar, has collected Rs 5.22 crore in four days per Sacnilk. Trade sources say GV Prakash will reunite with director Mariyappan Sinna for a follow-up.
8 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
GV Prakash's Immortal Nears Rs 5 Crore On Day 3 Weekend
Immortal, GV Prakash Kumar's horror outing opposite Kayadu Lohar, has crossed Rs 5.23 crore gross in three days, per Sacnilk figures, and is tipped to beat his previous hit Bachelor by the weekend.
7 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Bigg Boss Fame Poornima Joins Mari Selvaraj's Manjanathi Cast
Bigg Boss fame actress Poornima has joined Mari Selvaraj's Manjanathi in a key role alongside Kayadu Lohar, as the director juggles this project and a separate film with Dhanush scored by A.R. Rahman.
6 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
I'm Game Sheds Steam On Day 3, Slips Below ₹4.5 Crore Net
Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game earned ₹4.15 crore net on Day 3, extending a two-day slide after a ₹5.4 crore opener. Worldwide collections stand at ₹30.8 crore, per Koimoi's tracking.
6 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game Struggles To Clear Its Own Break-Even Bar
Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game opened across five languages on September 3 but is trailing behind Kerala favourite Bethlehem Kudumbam, with trade estimates pointing to a slow climb toward Rs 30 crore worldwide by day three.
6 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
GV Prakash's Immortal Rakes In Rs 2.97 Crore In Two Days
GV Prakash's vampire film Immortal has collected Rs 2.97 crore across its first two days in theatres, per Sacnilk data, with reviews praising its genre-blending tone and Hollywood-style visual effects.
6 Sept 20262 min