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Entertainment
Nani's 'The Paradise Day 1' Earns ₹40.95 Cr on Day 1, 49% Higher Than HIT 3
✍️ Sacnilk
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:33 AM
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The newly released film 'The Paradise Day 1', starring Nani, collected ₹40.95 crore on its opening day, marking a 49% increase over the previous record holder HIT 3 and securing a spot among the top five opening grosses of 2026. Worldwide earnings have surpassed ₹76 crore.
'The Paradise Day 1', a new Telugu film starring Nani, opened on Friday to a strong response from audiences. The film grossed ₹40.95 crore on its first day, a 49% increase over the opening collection of the 2023 blockbuster HIT 3. This performance places the film among the top five opening day earners of 2026. Internationally, the movie has already crossed the ₹76 crore mark, adding to its domestic success. The film’s distributors have highlighted the strong word‑of‑mouth and the star power of Nani as key factors behind the impressive opening.