
Nani’s latest pan-Indian film The Paradise has registered a strong start at the worldwide box office, collecting ₹155 crore gross within four days of its theatrical release. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film was released worldwide on September 24, 2026.
The action drama had already delivered a major opening, registering a reported ₹88 crore worldwide gross on its first day. The four-day total of ₹155 crore makes the opening weekend one of the biggest of Nani’s career.
The film has been receiving attention across both the Indian and overseas markets. In Kerala, Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films handled the theatrical distribution of The Paradise.
| The Paradise Movie Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Movie | The Paradise |
| Worldwide Release Date | September 24, 2026 |
| 4-Day Worldwide Gross | ₹155 Crore |
| Day 1 Worldwide Gross | ₹88 Crore |
| Lead Actor | Nani |
| Director & Writer | Srikanth Odela |
| Producer | Sudhakar Cherukuri |
| Banner | Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas |
| Kerala Distribution | Wayfarer Films |
| Music | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Cinematography | CH Sai |
| Editing | Naveen Nooli |
| Production Design | Avinash Kolla |
Nani’s The Paradise Records Strong Opening Weekend
The Paradise registered the biggest opening of Nani’s career with its ₹88 crore worldwide opening-day gross. The film maintained its momentum during the opening weekend to reach ₹155 crore worldwide in four days.
The overseas market has also contributed to the film’s box office performance. Following its opening weekend, attention now shifts to how the film performs during the weekdays.
The project is one of the biggest films mounted in Nani’s career and was released as a pan-Indian production in Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.
Nani as Jadal in The Paradise
Nani’s performance is one of the major talking points surrounding the film. He appears as Jadal, with the character presented through large-scale action sequences and mass moments.
While action forms an important part of the film, The Paradise also places emphasis on its emotional elements, particularly the mother-son relationship at the centre of the story.
The combination of action, emotional drama and Nani’s mass-oriented portrayal has emerged as a prominent aspect of audience responses to the film.
Nani and Srikanth Odela Reunite After Dasara
The Paradise marks another collaboration between Nani and director Srikanth Odela following Dasara.
Srikanth Odela has written and directed the film, while Sudhakar Cherukuri produced it under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas.
The film combines its emotional storyline with large-scale action and mass elements, making it a considerably ambitious project for the actor-director combination.
Anirudh Ravichander’s Music
Anirudh Ravichander has composed the songs and background score for The Paradise. His music is another prominent element of the film, particularly during its action and emotionally intense sequences.
Songs including Aaya Sher and Yesha Nagula had attracted attention ahead of the theatrical release, while the background score has also become part of the discussion surrounding the film following its release.
The Paradise Cast
Alongside Nani, Raghav Juyal appears in the antagonist role.
The ensemble cast also includes Kayadu Lohar, Sampoornesh Babu, Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Easwari Rao, Raja Ravindra, Tanikella Bharani, M. S. Chowdhary and Ram Jagan in important roles.
Behind the camera, CH Sai handles cinematography, Naveen Nooli is the editor and Avinash Kolla serves as production designer. Saregama Music handles the audio, while First Show handles marketing.
The Paradise Continues Its Box Office Run
With a ₹155 crore worldwide gross in four days, The Paradise has completed a strong opening weekend after its September 24 theatrical release.
The film’s performance during the weekdays will now determine how strongly it can maintain its box office momentum. Its overseas performance, pan-Indian release and the response to Nani’s action-oriented role are expected to remain important factors as the theatrical run continues.
For Kerala audiences, the film was brought to theatres by Wayfarer Films, continuing the banner’s involvement in distributing major releases in the state.







