Archive · 28 Sep 2026
The Paradise Collections Dip Amid Regional and Political Controversy
The Paradise had a very strong first day in the Telugu states.
Its earnings became smaller on the next three days.
After four days, it had earned about Rs 48 crore for distributors.
The film reportedly needs much more money because it was sold for about Rs 80 crore.
People are also discussing a character who looks like former Telangana leader K Chandrashekar Rao.
Some viewers support the movie because they see it as showing Telangana identity.
Other viewers question its political ideas and the way some people involved are being treated.
Distributors are mainly watching whether the movie can keep earning money.
It is not yet clear whether the political debate will affect its theatrical run.
The Paradise earned about Rs 48 crore share in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana during its first four days.
The film reportedly collected Rs 24 crore on day one, followed by lower daily figures.
The film was reportedly sold for around Rs 80 crore in the Telugu states.
Debate has followed the portrayal of a character resembling former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao.
Distributors say sustained collections are needed for the film to approach its reported break-even target.
- Who
- The Paradise, its distributors, director Srikanth Odela, actor Nani, and viewers involved in the debate.
- What
- The film's collections have dipped after a strong opening, while political and regional arguments continue around its content.
- When
- During the film's first four days of release.
- Where
- In the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Why
- The film needs sustained collections to recover its reported investment, while its Telangana-focused narrative and political portrayal have prompted debate.
Supporters of Telangana Representation
Critics and Political Skeptics
Regional identity
Supporters of Telangana Representation
Some strongly pro-Telangana voices say the film should be supported for its Telangana identity and representation.
Critics and Political Skeptics
Other viewers frame the discussion through Andhra-centric perspectives and question elements of the film's regional positioning.
Political portrayal
Supporters of Telangana Representation
Some viewers accept or support the heroic portrayal of a character resembling K Chandrashekar Rao as part of the film's Telangana-rooted narrative.
Critics and Political Skeptics
Some Andhra-centric and pro-TDP viewers have debated whether that portrayal contributed to criticism, while some Telangana viewers question whether it would appeal to Congress supporters.
Treatment of the filmmakers
Supporters of Telangana Representation
Some social-media users argue that director Srikanth Odela is being unfairly targeted and that Nani is treated differently because of his Andhra roots.
Critics and Political Skeptics
Other discussions connect reservations among some YSRCP supporters to Nani's earlier public criticism of the Andhra Pradesh government's cinema ticket pricing.
- Four-day share
- About Rs 48 crore in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Reported sale price
- Around Rs 80 crore in the Telugu states.
- Day-one collection
- Around Rs 24 crore.
- Day-two collection
- About Rs 9.43 crore.
- Day-three collection
- About Rs 8.55 crore.
- Day-four collection
- Around Rs 9 crore.
- Political debate
- Viewers have discussed a character resembling former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao.