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
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Draws Packed Midnight Shows, Sparks Loud Debate
Nani’s latest film, The Paradise, opened to packed theatres despite its three‑hour runtime, delivering a high‑octane first half that reminded viewers of KGF while critics noted its overwhelming volume.
23 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s The Paradise Launches in Over 1,200 Overseas Theatres Today
Nani’s new film The Paradise rolls out across more than 1,200 international screens today, backed by $1.5 million in advance overseas ticket sales – the biggest pre‑sale haul of his career.
23 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani's 'The Paradise' Crosses $1 Million in North America Pre‑Sales
Nani’s upcoming film ‘The Paradise’ has amassed $1.11 million from North American pre‑sales, breaking his own records and positioning the movie to enter Tollywood’s elite list of top‑grossing premieres abroad.
23 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Nani's The Paradise Sells 7.71 Lakh Tickets Before Release
Nani's The Paradise has sold 7.71 lakh tickets worth Rs 16.42 crore gross in day-one advance bookings, running on 7,214 shows nationwide, ahead of its September 24 release across India.
23 Sept 20262 min
Press Circuit
Sonali Kulkarni Plays A Mother Again, This Time To Nani
Sonali Kulkarni, who plays Nani's mother in The Paradise, says the industry never boxed her in after Mission Kashmir. She signed Dil Chahta Hai and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya right after, she told reporters in Mumbai.
23 Sept 20262 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.
23 Sept 20262 min
Press Circuit
Nani Defends Adult Certificate For The Paradise Ahead Of Release
Nani addressed The Paradise's 'A' certificate at its Mumbai press meet, detailing CBFC-mandated cuts to violence and dialogue ahead of the film's September 24 release across cinemas.
23 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Raghav Juyal Hails Telugu Film Culture Ahead of The Paradise Release
At a press event for The Paradise, Raghav Juyal praised the Telugu industry's habit of celebrating every crew member, saying it moved him to tears and inspired him to spread that spirit nationwide.
22 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Bengaluru Court Shields Nani's The Paradise From Bad Reviews Before Release
A Bengaluru court has granted The Paradise's producers interim protection against certain online posts ahead of its September 24 release, following a similar controversy around Yash's Toxic and its critics.
22 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani petitions Telangana CM to attend The Paradise premiere at RTC X Roads
Following a fatal stampede at a Pushpa 2 preview, Nani has reached out to Telangana’s chief minister, seeking permission to attend his own movie’s premiere at the once‑avoided RTC X Roads venue, promising full compliance with safety measures.
22 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Logs 400k Pre‑Sales, Joins Tollywood’s Top Ten
Nani’s upcoming period action ‘The Paradise’ has amassed 400,000 tickets on BookMyShow, overtaking previous records and entering Tollywood’s top‑ten pre‑sale chart ahead of its September 24 launch.
22 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani Claims Shah Rukh Khan Clone Status at The Paradise Press Meet
During The Paradise’s Mumbai press meet, Nani compared his physique to Shah Rukh Khan’s, quipped about unequal pay, and defended the film’s unapologetic emotional punch, sparking buzz ahead of its September 24 release.
22 Sept 20263 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.
22 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ticket Hike Approved for Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ in Andhra & Telangana
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ will hit screens on September 24 after Andhra Pradesh and Telangana cleared a ticket‑price increase, a Rs 500 premiere cap, and a one‑crore rupee welfare pledge from the production house.
21 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Reveals ‘The Paradise’ Centers on 1980s Savari Tribe Rebellion
Actor Nani disclosed that The Paradise will follow the Savaris, a 1980s tribe battling for recognition, under Srikanth Odela’s direction, fueling fresh buzz ahead of its release.
20 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Telangana Approves Ticket Hike for Nani’s ‘The Paradise’
Telangana has cleared a price rise for Nani’s ‘The Paradise’, opening Sept 24 with a ₹500 premiere and a ₹1 crore donation to the film‑workers’ welfare fund.
20 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Trade Pegs Nani's The Paradise For ₹100 Crore Opening Day
Trade circles are projecting a ₹100 crore opening-day gross for Nani's The Paradise, directed by Dasara's Srikanth Odela, with a possible ₹200 crore lifetime run if word of mouth holds.
20 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani’s Braid‑Sporting Drama ‘The Paradise’ Hits Theatres On September 24
The period action drama ‘The Paradise’, starring Nani and directed by Srikanth Odela, releases worldwide on September 24. The filmmaker promises an emotion‑driven experience, six songs by Anirudh and no sequel plans.
19 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Trivikram Srinivas Backs Out Of Hanuman Ansh's Telugu Release
Hanuman Ansh's Telugu-dubbed release is in doubt after director Trivikram Srinivas exited the deal to present it, with insiders citing last-minute contract demands and no new buyer yet in sight.
18 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
Nani Says Srikanth Odela Apologised To Him Over Dasara
Nani has revealed that Srikanth Odela apologised to him after Dasara became a hit, saying he wasn't fully satisfied with his debut. The confession, shared during a promotional chat for The Paradise, explains the gap before Odela's next film.
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
Nani's The Paradise Will Release With No Trailer At All
Nani has confirmed The Paradise will hit theatres without a trailer on September 24, calling it a team decision he personally resisted. He also pushed back on pan-India labelling for the Srikanth Odela film.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Bares It All For A Career-First Fight Scene In The Paradise
Nani goes shirtless for an intense action sequence in Srikanth Odela's The Paradise, with fight masters Ram-Lakshman calling it the actor's first attempt at this kind of raw, physically demanding fight.
15 Sept 20261 min