6 Aug 2026
In theatres
The Paradise
ది ప్యారడైస్
- Release date
- 23 September 2026
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 on TMDB
The Paradise released in theatres on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
Box office so far · day 16
- India net
- ₹10.5 crore
- India gross
- ₹141.06 crore
- Overseas
- ₹30 crore
- Worldwide
- ₹170 crore
In 1980s Secunderabad, a marginalized tribe battles discrimination and fights for citizenship under an unexpected leader's guidance, challenging systemic oppression.
Audience anticipation6
Cast
NaniSarakka 'Jadal'
Mohan BabuShikanja Maalik
Kayadu LoharSubbulakshmi 'Subbu'
Sonali KulkarniSammakka
Raghav JuyalVikram Maalik
Sampoornesh BabuBiriyani
VishikaDevi
Tanikella Bharani
Cast and portraits from TMDB.
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Box Office
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Turns Profit in Nizam Amid Mixed Nationwide Returns
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.
30 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani and Mohan Babu Hit Andhra Pradesh With ‘The Paradise’ Roadshow
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.
29 Sept 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Anirudh’s ‘The Paradise’ Songs Top Charts While Score Falters
Anirudh Ravichander’s tracks for The Paradise have racked up 200 million YouTube views and landed the album at No 5 on Spotify’s global debut chart, but reviewers argue the film’s background score feels out of sync with the picture.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Addresses The Paradise Backlash Just One Day Into Release
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.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Kayadu Lohar pauses The Paradise shoot over contentious scene
Kayadu Lohar halted filming of a pivotal moment in The Paradise, citing discomfort with its tone. After months of dialogue and a visual reference to Bhansali, she returned to complete the shot.
29 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise Slides on Day Five, Still Chasing Fourth Spot
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.
29 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Meesaya Murukku 2 Beats Sardar 2 as Avengers Re‑Release Holds Strong
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.
29 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise Slumps While The Vvaan Faces First Monday Dip
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.
29 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise And The Vvaan Post Conflicting Monday Ticket Counts
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.
29 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Srikanth Odela’s Next Move Remains Unclear After ‘The Paradise’
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.
28 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise’s Overseas Opening Stumbles After Strong Debut
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.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s The Paradise Tops $2 Million in North America
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.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
The Paradise Holds, Vvaan Soars, Endgame Encore Hits 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.
28 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Vvaan Opens Strong, While The Paradise Nears Global Milestone
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.
28 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Faces Box‑Office Test on Monday
Despite a wave of negative criticism, Nani’s latest, The Paradise, has drawn strong crowds in Telangana and is projected to breach ₹150 crore by the end of its opening weekend, with Monday’s weekday performance now under scrutiny.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
The Paradise Shatters Nizam Records with Over 8 Lakh Day‑One Tickets
Nani’s The Paradise logged more than eight lakh admissions on its first day in the Nizam region, with every show sold out and audiences breaking into dance, distributor Shashi reports, despite mixed reactions on social media.
27 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Varupula Madhuri dazzles in new ethnic‑contemporary shoot, sparking fashion buzz
Varupula Madhuri’s latest photo spread showcases a glittering strapless top and vibrant pink backdrop, a stark contrast to her understated appearance in Nani’s The Paradise, fueling talk on her dual on‑screen personas.
27 Sept 20262 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.
27 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
KTR Hails ‘The Paradise’ for Authentic Telangana Lens
KTR, flanked by senior MLAs, lauded ‘The Paradise’ for its natural depiction of Telangana’s land, language and fight against oppression, singling out director Srikanth Odela’s vision.
27 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Resident Evil’s Indian Run Slumps as Shows Vanish, The Paradise Stumbles Too
Resident Evil’s Indian box‑office plunge – a 61% fall on its eighth day and an 89% cut in screens – coincides with The Paradise’s modest ₹2.1 crore net after a lukewarm opening, raising questions on the week’s horror and drama prospects.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
KTR hails Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ as Telangana’s visual epic
During a special screening in Hyderabad, Telangana’s KTR applauded Nani’s ‘The Paradise’, calling it a vivid portrait of the state’s culture and a powerful statement against oppression.
27 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Sai Kiran Explains The Paradise's Post-Interval Bullet Twist
Sai Kiran has responded to backlash over his character's confusing return in Nani's The Paradise, saying clues to his survival were there all along, just overlooked by audiences.
27 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Hails Team Effort as ‘The Paradise’ Wins Hearts
During a Hyderabad press meet, Nani lauded the collective work behind ‘The Paradise’, noting its shift from lukewarm to enthusiastic reception and singling out key collaborators for their contributions.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani Reveals ‘The Paradise’ Swings Mood From Night to Day
During a media interaction, Nani disclosed that each screening of ‘The Paradise’ experiences a dramatic shift in viewer reaction, moving from morning positivity to mixed feelings by night, a phenomenon he says he hasn’t seen before.
26 Sept 20262 min