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The Paradise Ends Under ₹160 Crore: Nani’s Latest Flops After Early Hype

The Paradise collected ₹159.50 crore globally before closing theatrically, falling short of expectations despite a strong opening. Domestic earnings stood at ₹130 crore, with ₹30 crore from overseas. Poor word-of-mouth led to a steep drop post-first weekend. The film, Nani’s second with director Srikant Odela after Dasara, is now considered a commercial failure.

4 hours ago1 min

A still from The Paradise showing Nani in a dramatic pose against a tropical backdrop.

Regional Cinema

The Paradise Is Running Out of Time

The Paradise is still breathing. At 165 crore gross worldwide, it’s hovering just below the 200-crore break-even mark — a gap of 30 crores that could close by Friday, or vanish into silence by next week.

4 Oct 20262 min