The Paradise box office collection day 1: Nani scores career-best opening with Srikanth Odela's movie, mints over Rs 70 crore globally
Nani's new film, The Paradise, is off to a thunderous start, amassing over Rs 74.90 crore in global box office collections. With a major contribution of Rs 42.50 crore coming from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, audiences are responding well. The mo...

The Paradise box office collection worldwide
According to early estimates by Sacnilk.com, the action drama earned Rs 34.65 crore net in India on Day 1 from 9,732 shows. Its India gross collection stands at Rs 54.90 crore, while the total India net collection is Rs 46.25 crore.The film also earned Rs 20 crore from overseas markets. Now, the total collection of The Paradise has recorded a worldwide gross of Rs 74.90 crore on its opening day.
On Day 1, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were the biggest contributors, earning Rs 31.50 crore, followed by Karnataka with Rs 4 crore. Tamil Nadu added Rs 1.75 crore, Kerala Rs 0.40 crore and the rest of India Rs 3.30 crore.
Overall, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributed Rs 42.50 crore, while Karnataka collected Rs 6.05 crore. The rest of India added Rs 3.33 crore, Tamil Nadu Rs 2.55 crore and Kerala Rs 0.47 crore. This took the film’s total India gross to Rs 54.90 crore.
Moreover, the total worldwide collection of The Paradise beats Nani's earlier biggest opening HIT: The Third Case, which minted around Rs 38 crore worldwide on its first day and Dasara, which reportedly earned Rs 36.25 crore globally.
More about The Paradise
Directed by Srikanth Odela, this movie reunited the director with Nani for the second time after their successful collaboration on Dasara, which was well received by audiences in 2023. The newly-released film features Nani in the role of Dhagad. When filming started on June 21, 2025, the makers unveiled a first-look image from the sets.The film's narrative revolves around a marginalised tribal community that has long been denied basic rights. Their fight for justice gathers momentum when a new leader rises to challenge a system that has kept them oppressed for generations.The ensemble cast includes Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, alongside Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, who plays the antagonist, and Sampoornesh Babu in pivotal roles.
The Paradise was earlier slated to release in August, then the new date shift to September 24. Stay tuned to witness how it performs over the weekend amid mix reviews from audience and critics alike.
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