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Everything the desk has filed on Telugu Cinema.
SS Rajamouli addressed years of speculation about teaming up with Suriya at a Chennai event, calling any eventual film special without confirming a script, timeline, or even that talks are underway.
Prabhas has shared the story reveal video for Romeo Juliet, a newcomer-led Telugu film releasing October 23 on his birthday, which unusually spells out most of its plot a month early.
Ramayana’s makers enlisted global YouTube sensation MrBeast for a high‑profile promotional stunt in Kerala, hoping the star’s massive following will catapult the myth‑based film onto the world stage.
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.
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.
Ranabaali’s team announced that final prints will reach cinemas on October 10, paving the way for a scheduled October 16 release. The update follows weeks of speculation about post‑production setbacks.
Day four sees The Paradise closing in on a ₹150 crore worldwide gross, with premium shows contributing over ₹14 crore and overseas markets adding another ₹30 crore to the tally.
The Telugu blockbuster Irumudi finished its theatrical run with an estimated ₹237 crore worldwide, including about ₹215 crore from India and ₹22 crore from overseas, according to trade figures.
The Paradise, starring Nani, amassed a net 76.4 crore in its first three days, surpassing the lifetime haul of Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, though its earnings fell sharply after opening.
The Paradise sold 252K tickets on BookMyShow on day three, nearly matching its day two numbers, even as reactions to the Nani-starrer stay largely divided and mostly negative.
Sandeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah's Sigma has cleared the censor board with a UA16 certificate and a 146-minute runtime, staying on track for its October 2 release.
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.
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.
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.
Within 48 hours ‘The Paradise’ amassed over ₹100 crore worldwide, driven by strong Telugu‑state collections and solid overseas response, setting a new personal best for Nani.
Nani’s The Paradise posted a Rs 19 crore gross on day two, defying expectations in Telangana with a Rs 9 crore haul. Andhra Pradesh and overseas territories, however, saw steep declines, prompting hopes of a weekend bounce to recover lost ground.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nani’s latest release, The Paradise, has vaulted past the ₹100 crore worldwide threshold within just three days, setting a fresh benchmark for Tier‑2 star vehicles and hinting at a potential new career high for the actor.
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.
On its third day, The Paradise earned roughly ten crore in India, lifting its total to over one hundred crore worldwide. With a budget near 120 crore, the film is on track for a 150‑crore haul, according to trade trackers.
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.
Nani’s latest, The Paradise, earned roughly Rs 77 crore worldwide on its first day, breaking his previous records even as critics panned the film, and it logged record‑breaking pre‑sale ticket numbers.
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.
Nani's The Paradise crossed Rs 88 crore worldwide on its opening day, per figures shared by the makers, making it the actor's career-best start. Hindi and Tamil dubbed prints also found early footing.
Nani's latest release, The Paradise, smashed opening‑day numbers with a reported ₹75 crore worldwide gross, doubling his earlier hit Dasara and enjoying packed theatres, especially in Telangana.
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.