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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Breaking Hype
Mohan Babu Hails ‘The Paradise’ as His Deadliest Role Yet
At a Hyderabad press meet, Mohan Babu lauded producer Sudhakar’s budget discipline, hailed Srikanth Odela as a future top director, and called his ‘The Paradise’ role the deadliest in his 50‑year film journey.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
KTR Heads to Cinema for Nani’s ‘The Paradise’
KTR’s tweet about attending a screening of Nani’s The Paradise has ignited chatter, especially as the movie’s MLA character mirrors the chief minister, adding a political flavor to the box‑office buzz.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Srikanth Odela thanks producer, discusses Nani spat on The Paradise
At the celebration for The Paradise, director Srikanth Odela praised producer Sudhakar Cherukuri, recalled a partnership that began before Covid, and confirmed that he and Nani had heated discussions during filming.
26 Sept 20262 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.
26 Sept 20262 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.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Kannada Netizens Cheer The Paradise’s Box‑Office Woes
After Nani’s The Paradise opened to mixed reviews, users from Karnataka flooded X with jokes and taunts, likening its poor performance to the earlier flop of Yash’s Toxic, sparking a fresh fan‑war online.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Raghav Juyal Praises Nani as Mentor and Lifeline After ‘The Paradise’ Shoot
Raghav Juyal posted an emotional note for Nani, calling him a safe haven and crediting the veteran for shaping his film preferences and personal outlook while they worked together on the action drama The Paradise, which continues to draw audiences despite mixed reviews.
26 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Celebrates Record‑Breaking Opening at Media Mulakat
At a multilingual press meet, producer Sudhakar Cherukuri and director Srikanth Odela hailed ‘The Paradise’ as a box‑office milestone, while Nani and veteran Mohan Babu praised each other’s work.
26 Sept 20262 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.
26 Sept 20262 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.
26 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Raghav Juyal’s Instagram Tribute to Nani Sparks Warmth Amid ‘The Paradise’ Run
Raghav Juyal used Instagram on Saturday to thank co‑star Nani for his guidance, calling the Telugu star a ‘safe place’. The note arrived as Srikanth Odela’s ‘The Paradise’ posted a strong opening day, a dip on Friday and a cumulative net of over ₹61 crore.
26 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Raghav Juyal Hails Nani as ‘Safe Place’ Amid The Paradise Buzz
Raghav Juyal used Instagram to describe Nani as a ‘safe place’, crediting the star for giving him career clarity while The Paradise draws crowds across India.
26 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise Sheds 57% On Day Two, Still Nani's Fifth Biggest Ever
The Paradise fell 57% on day two after a shaky critical reception, yet its two-day haul of Rs 61.15 crore net makes it Nani's fifth highest-grossing film in India, trade tracking shows.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Tells Telangana CM He'll Skip Paradise Premiere If Police Say So
Nani has responded to Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's concerns about his planned premiere appearance for 'The Paradise' at RTC X Roads, saying he'll abide by whatever the police decide amid Ganesh Nimarjanam arrangements.
26 Sept 20262 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.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Acknowledges Mixed Reviews for The Paradise
After The Paradise opened to a record‑breaking Rs 88 crore day, Nani took to X to thank fans, note the trolling, and say he’s taking lessons from the critics’ feedback while letting viewers decide the film’s fate.
25 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Nani's The Paradise Clocks Tollywood's Fourth-Best India Premiere
The Paradise raked in 11.6 crore net from 900 premiere shows across India, posting Tollywood's fourth-highest premiere collection ever and Nani's career-best start, even as word-of-mouth turns mixed.
25 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise Doubles Nani's Previous Best Opening-Day Number
The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, opened to a worldwide Day 1 gross of Rs 76 crore per Track Tollywood, doubling Nani's previous best. Early Day 2 trends look steady as trade watches the hold.
25 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Races to Fourth Biggest Telugu Opening of 2026
Nani’s latest venture, The Paradise, stormed the box office with a 15.95 crore haul by 1 PM, 59.08% morning occupancy across 4,183 shows, and 941,000 advance tickets, making it the fourth‑largest Telugu debut this year.
24 Sept 20262 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.
24 Sept 20262 min
OTT Originals
Netflix Pays ₹65 Crore For Nani's The Paradise, Biggest OTT Deal Of His Career
Netflix has reportedly bagged the digital rights to Nani's The Paradise for ₹65 crore, the biggest OTT deal of his career, with streaming expected around late October depending on the film's theatrical run.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Tamil Release Of 'The Paradise' Splits Viewers Right Down The Middle On X
Nani's 'The Paradise' hit Tamil screens today after a rough Telugu premiere the night before, with X reviewers wildly split between calling it the year's worst and defending its emotional core.
24 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
The Paradise Opens On Huge Advances, Critics Call It A Mess
Nani's The Paradise released Thursday on strong advance bookings, but Koimoi's review flags a chaotic second half, poor sound mixing and a script that loses the plot entirely.
24 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Leads Action‑Packed ‘The Paradise’ in a Gritty Telugu Drama
‘The Paradise’ arrives with Nani front‑and‑center, delivering high‑octane fights and emotional beats set against a colonial‑era Hyderabad. Critics note a strong visual style but point to a scattered narrative that struggles to sustain its ambitions.
23 Sept 20262 min