
The Paradise Is Running Out of Time
Nani's The Paradise is stuck between survival and surrender — 165 crore gross, 30 crore short of break-even, and running out of time.

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Ghanta Naveen Babu (born 24 February 1984), known professionally by his screen name Nani, is an Indian actor, film producer, and television presenter who works predominantly in Telugu cinema.
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Nani's The Paradise is stuck between survival and surrender — 165 crore gross, 30 crore short of break-even, and running out of time.

The Paradise has become Nani’s first film to cross 100 crore gross in Telugu states—Andhra Pradesh and Telangana—after ten days of release, marking a significant milestone in his career. The action thriller earned 2 crore on day 10, a 28.57% decline from day 9’s 2.8 crore, but still maintained a decent hold at the box office. Overall, the film has grossed 133.34 crore worldwide, with 113 crore net
The Paradise is pulling off an unexpected box-office feat. Despite receiving mixed to almost negative word of mouth, the Nani-starrer is currently showing stronger ticket-booking momentum than the October 2 releases headlined by Fahadh Faasil, Keerthy Suresh and Sundeep Kishan.

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After The Paradise’s strong opening, Nani is already eyeing his next project. Shiva Nirvana is in early talks for a third collaboration, with an emotional entertainer in development. Shine Screens and Sithara Entertainments are both potential producers. No official announcement yet.

Kayadu Lohar, fresh off her role in Nani's action drama The Paradise, is riding high on buzz after a vibrant photo session with the iconic Bajaj Chetak. Her performance has become a standout in the film's mixed reception.

The Paradise earned just $5K on its second Thursday in North America, marking a steep decline after a strong opening. The film has grossed $2.11 million in eight days, falling short of the $3.25 million breakeven target.

Nani is already thinking about his next fight—literally. With The Paradise’s promotional blitz winding down, the actor is set to dive into Bloody Romeo, a high-octane action film directed by Sujeeth.

The Paradise collected close to ₹1.69 crore by Day 9 afternoon, with trade trackers estimating the Nani-starrer still needs around ₹30 crore more to break even after its rapid opening-weekend slide.

Nani’s The Paradise is leading new Telugu releases on BookMyShow despite negative reviews, with trade sources noting strong footfalls driven by actor goodwill during the Gandhi Jayanti weekend.

The Paradise wrapped its extended opening week at ₹108.2 crore net, Tollywood's fourth-biggest of 2026, but the number looks thin against a reported ₹200 crore budget as growth stays flat.

Nani's The Paradise collected ₹3.30 crore net on Day 8, down 2.9% from Day 7, as the action drama struggles to justify its reported ₹200 crore budget against steady but unspectacular collections.

The Paradise isn’t just a film. It’s a calculation. And right now, it’s counting on the long weekend to survive.

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Meenakshi Chaudhary is reportedly being considered for the female lead opposite Nani in Sujeeth's Bloody Romeo. No official confirmation yet from producers Niharika Entertainment and Unanimous Productions.

Nani's The Paradise has crossed Rs 100 crore net in India after seven days, but Day 7 collections fell 22.7% to Rs 3.40 crore, with the film's steep weekday slide testing its theatrical run.

Nani’s latest film, The Paradise, has amassed over 150 crore globally in just seven days, becoming his biggest earner yet, though critics remain divided and some territories still lag behind.

Box‑office reports show Epic‑First Semester ending with a 48% shortfall against its 15‑crore budget, whereas Nani’s The Paradise registers a net of 101.5 crore after six days, bolstered by strong overseas earnings.

Within six days, Nani’s The Paradise reached the breakeven point in the Nizam region, pulling in roughly Rs 30 crore. The film now eyes its weekday stretch as it sits at a global Rs 170 crore gross.

‘The Paradise’ collected roughly 120 crore gross in India and 31 crore overseas in its first week, crossing the 150 crore worldwide threshold but still short of the 165 crore break‑even target.

Within a week of release, ‘The Paradise’ hit the break‑even point in Nizam, but its overall box‑office picture remains shaky, with trade analysts predicting an average verdict after the upcoming holiday stretch.

Nani’s latest, The Paradise, netted 101.5 crore in six days, marking his first century‑rupee film and placing it among the top five Telugu earners of 2026, despite mixed word‑of‑mouth.

The Nani‑headlined ‘The Paradise’ saw its weekday takings tumble 25% to ₹4.5 crore, pulling its six‑day total to ₹113.25 crore, while Nizam’s market remains the only bright spot.

Nani's The Paradise has crossed Rs 100 crore net in India after six days, but a sharp weekday drop and an unconfirmed Rs 200 crore budget mean the real test is still ahead.

Nani’s latest film ‘The Paradise’ rolls into Andhra Pradesh for a three‑city promotional trek, featuring a temple visit and screenings at local theatres, as the makers aim to revive the movie’s earnings.

The Paradise has amassed roughly 97 crore in five days and is set to breach 100 crore, while The Vvaan’s earnings hover near 44 crore, with mixed reviews dampening its run.

Meenakshi Chaudhary is reportedly in the running for the female lead in Nani's Bloody Romeo, directed by Sujeeth. No official word yet, and fans are pitching their own picks.

Nani broke his silence on the mixed response to The Paradise a day after release, thanking fans for showing up while acknowledging the criticism, a move some online called premature given the film had barely entered its second day.

Nani's next with director Sujeeth, Bloody Romeo, starts shooting in October with a big London leg planned. Prithviraj Sukumaran joins the cast, and a summer 2027 release is being targeted.

The Paradise earned 6.65 crore on its fifth day, bringing its five‑day global total to 145.59 crore. With a 69% drop from Friday, the film now sits fifth among Tollywood releases and still needs over 60 crore to overtake The RajaSaab.

Nani’s latest film, The Paradise, entered the coveted 100‑crore club in India on its sixth day, pulling in Rs 100.1 crore net despite largely unfavourable critical response.

Meesaya Murukku 2 outpaces Sardar 2’s lifetime earnings, Avengers Endgame Encore posts a solid 28.25 crore net in India, and The Paradise experiences a 68% drop on its first Monday, reshaping this week’s box‑office narrative.

After five days in theatres, The Paradise added about ₹10 crore on Monday, taking its worldwide gross to nearly ₹165 crore, while ticket sales stayed robust with over 113,000 seats sold.

Tollywood star Nani’s The Paradise celebrates a ₹50 crore milestone in the Nizam territory, but the film’s overseas run has barely moved beyond a $3 million total, sparking a stark contrast between domestic and foreign markets.

Nani’s latest, The Paradise, earned an additional Rs 10 crore on Monday, taking its worldwide gross to about Rs 165 crore. The figure comes as the film enters its crucial weekday stretch, with industry insiders eyeing how long the momentum will last.

Nani’s action thriller ‘The Paradise’ collected just 5 crore on Monday, marking an 86% fall from its opening, yet the film edges close to the coveted 100‑crore net club.

Day‑five numbers show The Paradise’s earnings tumbling 68% to five crore, while The Vvaan’s Monday takings fell 63% to 5.25 crore, raising questions about their long‑term box‑office prospects.

Nani's The Paradise crossed Rs 155 crore worldwide, but trade outlets disagree on its Monday ticket sales, with one citing a dip and another calling the hold remarkable, even as The Vvaan nears Rs 50 crore nett.

After ‘The Paradise’ drew mixed reactions, Srikanth Odela’s planned venture with Chiranjeevi appears shelved, while star Nani says no film is on the near horizon, leaving the director’s next steps uncertain.

Nani’s latest, The Paradise, pulled in about Rs 28 crore in its first four‑day overseas run, yet the momentum faded after a $2.3 million opening, leaving the film hovering near break‑even in its home market.

The Vvaan’s weekend net crossed 33 crore, and its day‑four earnings are projected at five to six crore, while The Paradise’s four‑day haul sits near 92 crore, leaving its weekday run crucial.

Nani’s latest release, The Paradise, has crossed the $2 million threshold in North America within its first weekend, marking the star’s third film to achieve this overseas milestone and pushing its global earnings close to ₹150 crore.

Nani’s The Paradise earned ₹7.2 crore net in its first Hindi weekend, eclipsing the lifetime earnings of Dasara and HIT 3 in the North Indian market, while the film clocks ₹155 crore worldwide.

The Paradise, starring Nani, has amassed over ₹150 crore in just four days, with strong overseas numbers and a solid domestic recovery. Day‑five collections could push it past the ₹200 crore milestone.

The Paradise earned ₹7.2 crore in its Hindi opening, becoming Nani’s top Hindi grosser, while The Vvaan surged past ₹34 crore in three days, and Avengers Endgame Encore clinched the second‑biggest Hollywood re‑release record in the country.

The Paradise wrapped its debut weekend with a Rs 155 crore worldwide haul, crossing $2 million in North America, yet audience response remained lukewarm, especially on Sunday.

Despite a roaring opening across India and overseas, The Paradise managed only 71 lakh gross and a 32 lakh share in Kerala, prompting analysts to label its regional run a disaster.

The Vvaan pulled in Rs 31.94 crore over its opening three days, outpacing several smaller releases, while The Paradise added Rs 131 crore globally, buoyed by strong overseas earnings.