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The latest Telugu movie news from Tollywood: box office, release dates, OTT arrivals, trailers and what the stars are saying, updated through the day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Box‑office numbers this week show Nani’s The Paradise pulling in roughly 17.5 crore on day two, keeping its two‑day total near 67 crore, as Hanuman Ansh, after a slow start, surges toward a 300‑crore net milestone in India.
The Paradise collected Rs 34.65 crore on Thursday before falling to Rs 14.90 crore on Friday, while The Vvaan opened with Rs 8 crore on Friday and looks to climb on Saturday amid mixed reviews and looming competition.
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.
Nani's The Paradise has pulled in Rs 61-62 crore in two days despite mixed reviews, entering the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films of 2026 and closing in on Rs 100 crore by Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
The Paradise earned Rs 0.88 crore on its second day, bringing the two‑day net to Rs 2.10 crore. With a 28% dip from Friday, Sunday’s performance will decide its weekend fate.
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.
Two days into its run, The Paradise has gathered ₹98.16 crore worldwide, positioning it as Nani’s fifth global hundred‑crore grosser and the sixth Tollywood film of 2026 to breach the ₹100 crore club.
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.
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.
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.
The Paradise pulled in $1.63 million on opening day in North America, Nani's biggest ever, while worldwide gross touched roughly ₹95 crore by day two despite mixed reviews and shaky overseas trends.
Nani's The Paradise crashed 57% on Day 2 after a record opening, per Sacnilk. Worldwide gross nears Rs 100 crore, but a reported Rs 200 crore-plus budget means the film still has ground to cover.
The Paradise's Hindi version opened to Rs 2.25 crore net on day one, Nani's biggest Hindi start by far, though Koimoi reports negative word of mouth could cap its extended weekend run.
Mandaadi's second‑week earnings push it close to the coveted 100‑crore club, marking a first for the Soori‑led project, while The Paradise posts a strong opening day yet remains short of the revenue needed to cover its hefty budget.
Nani’s latest film ‘The Paradise’ opened to a staggering ₹88 crore worldwide, with overseas receipts topping $2.25 million. The actor thanked fans and acknowledged critics in a heartfelt post.
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 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.
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.