Archive · 26 Sep 2026
The Paradise Sees Day Two Drop After Nani’s Biggest Opening
The Paradise is an action movie starring Nani.
It was directed by Srikanth Odela and released on September 24.
The movie made Rs 34.65 crore after deductions in India on its first day.
On the second day, it made more than Rs 14 crore, according to early estimates.
This means its earnings fell by more than half compared with Day 1.
The movie still performed strongly in the Telugu market.
Different reports count previews, overseas earnings and ticket money in different ways, so their total opening figures are not the same.
The film will hope to earn more during Saturday and Sunday.
The Paradise collected over Rs 14 crore net in India on Day 2, according to early estimates.
The Day 2 figure represents a reported drop of more than 50% from its Rs 34.65 crore net opening.
The film’s Day 1 India net was collected across 9,732 shows, with Telugu contributing Rs 31.30 crore.
Day 1 estimates vary: one report cited Rs 76.90 crore worldwide, while another counted about Rs 46 crore including paid previews.
Directed by Srikanth Odela, the Nani-led action drama will rely on weekend growth and sustained collections.
- Who
- Nani stars in The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela; the cast also includes Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar and Raghav Juyal.
- What
- The film recorded Nani’s biggest reported opening before its India net collections fell to over Rs 14 crore on Day 2.
- When
- The film released on September 24; Day 2 was its first Friday.
- Where
- Collections were reported in India and overseas, with the Telugu version contributing most of the India net total.
- Why
- The Day 2 decline followed a strong first-day opening, while the film is expected to seek a weekend boost.
Worldwide Gross Estimate
Paid-Preview Estimate
Reported opening total
Worldwide Gross Estimate
One report citing Sacnilk placed the film’s Day 1 worldwide gross at Rs 76.90 crore, including Rs 54.90 crore from India and about Rs 22 crore overseas.
Paid-Preview Estimate
Another report emphasized more than Rs 34 crore in India net collections plus approximately Rs 11 crore from paid previews, producing an opening estimate of about Rs 46 crore.
Counting method
Worldwide Gross Estimate
The higher figure uses India gross, overseas gross and preview-show revenue in a worldwide total.
Paid-Preview Estimate
The alternate figure combines India net collections with paid previews and does not provide a matching worldwide total.
Film reception
Worldwide Gross Estimate
The strong opening, Telugu-market hold and Nani’s career-best start indicate substantial initial audience interest.
Paid-Preview Estimate
A Free Press Journal review awarded 1.5 stars, praising the visuals for Nani fans while criticizing the narrative, violence and action.
- Film
- The Paradise
- Lead actor
- Nani
- Director
- Srikanth Odela
- Day 1 India net
- Rs 34.65 crore across 9,732 shows
- Day 2 India net
- More than Rs 14 crore, according to early estimates
- Day 1 worldwide gross
- Rs 76.90 crore, including Rs 54.90 crore India gross and about Rs 22 crore overseas, according to one report
- Alternate opening estimate
- About Rs 46 crore, combining more than Rs 34 crore India net with approximately Rs 11 crore from paid previews
Sources
The Paradise Box Office Collection Day 1: Nani's Film Is Now His Biggest Opener Of His Career, Earns Rs 76 Crore
The Paradise Box Office Collection Day 1: Nani Scores His Biggest Opener As Action-Drama Rakes In Rs 46 Crore With Paid Previews
The Paradise Box Office Collection Day 2: Nani Starrer Witnesses Over 50 Per Cent Drop, Nets Rs 14 Crore Plus
