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‘The Paradise’, Nani and Kayadu Lohar’s latest Telugu action drama has opened to a strong response at the box office. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film arrived in theatres worldwide on September 24 and has generated considerable interest following an impressive advance-booking phase. The film marks the second collaboration between Nani and Odela after ‘Dasara’, raising expectations around its theatrical performance.As the film completes its opening day, early box-office numbers indicate a solid start, even as audience reactions remain mixed.
‘The Paradise’ box office collection Day 1
According to the latest live box-office figures from Sacnilk, ‘The Paradise’ has recorded Rs 12.55 crore India net on Day 1 so far. The film is currently running across 3,282 shows, with an overall occupancy of around 47%.The film’s India gross collection currently stands at Rs 14.81 crore, while its final Day 1 figures are awaited.The Telugu version is leading the film’s opening, contributing Rs 11.72 crore net with around 59% occupancy across 2,304 shows. The Tamil version has collected Rs 0.34 crore, while the Hindi version has added Rs 0.49 crore so far.With more shows and late-night collections still to be accounted for, the final opening-day total could differ from the current live estimate.
Nani’s performance receives praise as reactions remain mixed
Early audience reactions to ‘The Paradise’ have been divided. Several viewers have praised Nani’s intense performance, with his portrayal of Jadal emerging as one of the frequently discussed aspects of the film. The film’s visual treatment and action sequences have also received appreciation, particularly for their large-scale presentation. Some viewers have highlighted the emotional portions of the narrative, while Anirudh Ravichander’s music has been noted as an element that adds impact to the theatrical experience. At the same time, sections of the audience have expressed reservations about the screenplay, editing and the narration in the second half. As a result, the film has received both praise and criticism following its early shows.
Nani leads Srikanth Odela’s 1980s-set action drama
‘The Paradise’ stars Nani as Jadal, with Kayadu Lohar playing the female lead. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film is set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad and explores themes of oppression, survival and the struggle for basic rights. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music for the film, contributing to its expansive action-drama presentation. The project reunites Nani and Odela after their successful collaboration on ‘Dasara’.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalised. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.
