Nani's highly anticipated action-drama The Paradise has made a solid start at the box office after its release on 24 September 2026. Directed by Srikanth Odela (Dasara), the film has generated strong interest among Telugu audiences + the NRI community worldwide.

Here is a complete + updated look at The Paradise box office collections so far (based on trade reports).

The Paradise Box Office Collection Summary (As of Day 3)

MetricCollection
India NetRs.76.40 Crore
India GrossRs.90.50 Crore
Overseas GrossRs.29.00 Crore
Worldwide GrossRs.119.50 Crore

The film entered the Rs.100 crore worldwide club within three days of its release.

Day-Wise Box Office Performance

  • Day 0 (Previews - 23 Sept): Strong paid previews contributed significantly to the opening.
  • Day 1 (24 Sept): Rs.34.65 Crore India Net | India Gross approx. Rs.54.90 Crore | Worldwide approx. Rs.76-77 Crore. This marked the biggest opening day of Nani's career.
  • Day 2 (25 Sept): Rs.14.90 Crore India Net (around 57% drop). Worldwide total reached approximately Rs.98.50 Crore.
  • Day 3 (26 Sept): Rs.15.25 Crore India Net (slight growth of 2.3%). Worldwide total crossed Rs.119.50 Crore.

Language-Wise Performance

Telugu remains the primary market + the biggest contributor. Hindi + Tamil versions have added modest numbers, which is typical for most big Telugu releases outside the core markets.

Overseas Collections

The film has performed reasonably well in overseas markets, particularly in the US, UK, Australia, Canada + the Gulf countries, where Nani has a strong fan base among NRI audiences. Overseas gross stood at around Rs.29 Crore after three days.

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Critical + Audience Response

The Paradise received mixed reviews. While many appreciated Nani's intense performance, the action sequences + the film's ambitious scale, some critics pointed out issues with the second half + pacing. Word-of-mouth has been average to mixed, which is reflected in the Day 2 drop.

Budget + Verdict So Far

The film was made on an estimated budget of Rs.150-200 Crore. With Rs.119+ Crore worldwide in three days, it has made a respectable start, but it will need strong weekend holds + positive growth to recover its cost + turn profitable.

What's Next for The Paradise?

The first weekend (especially Sunday) will be crucial. If the film manages to hold well + attract more family + mass audiences, it can still push towards a healthy lifetime. NRI theatres in the US, UK, Australia + Middle East will continue to play an important role in the overseas total.

Quick Facts

  • Cast: Nani, Kayadu Lohar, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Raghav Juyal + others
  • Director: Srikanth Odela
  • Release Date: 24 September 2026
  • Languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil

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Disclaimer: Box office figures are approximate + based on trade reports (primarily from Sacnilk + other industry trackers). Final numbers may vary slightly as more data is reported. Always verify with official studio disclosures + certified trade sources before citing for commercial or academic use.