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Nani's 'The Paradise' records career-best opening day collection
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 08:32 AM
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Actor Nani’s latest film ‘The Paradise’, directed by Srikanth Odela, posted its highest opening‑day earnings, according to The Economic Times.
The Economic Times reports that Nani’s new Telugu‑language film “The Paradise”, helmed by director Srikanth Odela, achieved the actor’s best opening‑day box‑office performance to date. The film’s day‑one earnings surpassed all of Nani’s previous releases, marking a significant milestone in his career. Industry analysts attribute the strong start to a combination of star power, positive pre‑release buzz, and a wide theatrical rollout across major Indian cities. The opening figures are expected to set the tone for the film’s overall box‑office trajectory in the coming weeks. No further financial details have been disclosed yet, but the performance underscores Nani’s growing market pull in the regional cinema space.
The movie, produced by a prominent Telugu production house, opened in a large number of screens nationwide, with particular strength in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Early audience reactions have been favorable, contributing to the robust ticket sales reported on the first day. The Economic Times will continue to monitor the film’s performance as more data becomes available.
Stakeholders, including distributors and theatre owners, have expressed optimism that “The Paradise” could sustain its momentum, potentially becoming one of the top‑grossing regional releases of the year.
The movie, produced by a prominent Telugu production house, opened in a large number of screens nationwide, with particular strength in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Early audience reactions have been favorable, contributing to the robust ticket sales reported on the first day. The Economic Times will continue to monitor the film’s performance as more data becomes available.
Stakeholders, including distributors and theatre owners, have expressed optimism that “The Paradise” could sustain its momentum, potentially becoming one of the top‑grossing regional releases of the year.