Nani-starrer The Paradise has made a solid start at the Indian box office. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the period action drama hit theatres on September 24, 2026, and recorded a Day 1 domestic net collection of ₹12.55 crore, according to early trade estimates.
The film, which also features Kayadu Lohar and Raghav Juyal, had generated considerable buzz ahead of its release. The Paradise marks the second collaboration between Srikanth Odela and Nani after their successful film Dasara. Strong advance bookings also helped the movie secure a wide theatrical release across India.
The Paradise Day 1 Box Office Collection
As per early estimates, The Paradise collected ₹12.55 crore net in India on its opening day. The film was screened across 3,282 shows nationwide and recorded an overall theatre occupancy of approximately 47% on Day 1.
The final figures could change once the late-night shows are included, meaning the current numbers remain subject to revision.
Telugu Version Leads Regional Performance
The original Telugu version accounted for the majority of the opening-day earnings. It collected an estimated ₹11.72 crore net while registering around 59% occupancy across 2,304 shows.
The dubbed versions recorded comparatively lower collections on the first day. The Hindi version contributed approximately ₹0.49 crore, while the Tamil version earned around ₹0.34 crore.
The Paradise Story and Key Highlights
Set in 1980s Secunderabad, The Paradise explores themes surrounding oppression, survival and the struggle for basic human rights. Nani plays the central character, Jadal, while Kayadu Lohar appears as the female lead.
The film also features large-scale visuals and action sequences, supported by a dramatic musical score composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
The Paradise Cast
Along with Nani, the film features Kayadu Lohar, Raghav Juyal and Sonali Kulkarni in important roles.
As The Paradise enters its first weekend, its upcoming box office performance will determine how the film sustains audience footfalls across theatres following its opening-day response.