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Released worldwide on September 24, 2026, The Paradise is a Telugu action period drama starring Nani, Raghav Juyal and Kayadu Lohar. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Ishan Saksena under Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment.
Set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad, the film follows a story rooted in conflict, identity and survival. With The Paradise now in theatres, attention has turned to its opening numbers, critical response and eventual digital release.
The Paradise has recorded the biggest opening day of Nani's career so far. According to reports, the films India gross stood at Rs. 54.90 crores. Its overseas gross was reported at ₹22 crore, taking the worldwide figure to approximately ₹76.90 crore. This no. includes preview shows.
The opening puts The Paradise ahead of several of Nani's previous theatrical releases in terms of first-day performance. The numbers come despite the film receiving a mixed response from critics, with reviews differing on the screenplay and execution.
Nani's last opener that came close to this was Hit: The Third Case in 2025 which collected approximately around Rs. 37.81 crores in worldwide collection.
The early critical response to The Paradise has been divided, although Nani's performance has emerged as one of the more consistently discussed aspects of the film. Reviews have praised the actor's physical transformation and commitment to the role, while some have pointed to weaknesses in the screenplay.
Other reviews have acknowledged the scale of the production and Nani's performance while raising questions about aspects of the film's writing and execution. With the movie now entering its first theatrical weekend, audience response will be another factor to watch as its run continues.
According to a report in 123telugu, the makers have officially announced Netflix as the streaming partner for The Paradise. This means audiences who miss the film in theatres will eventually be able to watch it on the platform after its theatrical run.
The streaming deal covers multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.
An exact Netflix streaming date has not yet been announced. Reports have indicated that The Paradise could arrive on the platform several weeks after its theatrical release, but viewers will have to wait for Netflix or the makers to confirm the final date.
For now, The Paradise continues its theatrical run, with its strong opening giving Nani another notable box-office milestone.