Nani’s action drama The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, is drawing attention at the box office after its theatrical release on September 24, 2026. The Telugu-language period action thriller arrived without a conventional trailer, adding to the curiosity surrounding its release. Nani appears in a markedly different look in the film, while the cast also includes Raghav Juyal, Sonali Kulkarni and Mohan Babu. According to the early figures cited by Sacnilk, the film recorded a significant jump in its second-day earnings.
Second-day collection shows a sharp rise
The Paradise opened in cinemas with considerable interest from Nani’s fan base, particularly because of the actor’s new appearance and the film’s action-oriented setting. The movie reportedly earned Rs 4.65 crore on its opening day, while advance bookings had contributed Rs 11.60 crore. Early estimates cited by Sacnilk put Friday’s collection at Rs 14.90 crore. Based on the figures provided in the report, the film’s India net collection has reached Rs 61.15 crore.
The second-day figure represents a substantial increase over the reported opening-day collection. Since the numbers are based on early estimates, the final total can change after official figures and later updates are released.
Earnings across Hindi, Telugu and Tamil
The film has been released in three languages, allowing it to reach audiences beyond its original Telugu market. According to the supplied collection data, the Telugu version remains the biggest contributor, with Rs 56.10 crore. The Hindi version has reportedly collected Rs 3.65 crore, while the Tamil release has added around Rs 1.40 crore.
The language-wise figures indicate that the film’s business is still heavily concentrated in the Telugu market. Its performance in Hindi and Tamil will become clearer as the theatrical run progresses and audience response develops over the weekend.
The film enters the 2026 Telugu top 10
Based on the figures cited in the report, The Paradise has entered the list of the top 10 highest-grossing Telugu films of 2026 in India. With a reported collection of Rs 61.15 crore, it is placed seventh in the supplied ranking.
The list is led by Peddi at Rs 244.27 crore, followed by Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu with Rs 218.47 crore and Irumudi at Rs 174.45 crore. Da Raja Saab is listed at Rs 146.04 crore, while Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Maa Inti Bangaram are shown at Rs 72.38 crore and Rs 62 crore, respectively. The Paradise follows them, ahead of Anaganaga Oka Raju, Lenin and Chennai Love Story.
Srikanth Odela’s film features Nani in a new role
The Paradise has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes and is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri. Srikanth Odela has directed the project, with Nani leading the cast alongside Raghav Juyal, Sonali Kulkarni and veteran actor Mohan Babu.
One of the talking points surrounding the release has been the decision not to launch a traditional trailer before the film reached cinemas. Nani’s appearance, including his long-haired look, has also attracted attention among viewers. The actor is expected to appear next in Bloody Romeo, where he is set to play a character named Romeo. That project is currently in pre-production.