In spite of the mixed reviews surrounding the film, The Paradise is off to a thunderous start at the box office. The action drama has reportedly grossed ₹76 crore worldwide, putting Nani well ahead of his previous best, Dasara, with the latest numbers marking nearly double the opening achieved by his earlier film. Written and directed by Srikanth Odela, The Paradise has emerged as a major performer in several overseas markets.
The film’s performance at the North American box office deserves special mention. The Paradise reportedly minted $1.42 million on its opening day alone, propelling it into the territory’s all-time Top 10 openings and putting it on par with Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram. The feat is particularly notable considering the mixed word of mouth surrounding the film. Nani has once again demonstrated his strong overseas market pull, with the film delivering a substantial opening despite the divided response.
Top 10 Highest Grossing Telugu Films In North America (Day 1)
Kalki 2898 AD — $3.9M
RRR — $3.5M
Pushpa 2 — $3.34M
OG — $3.13M
Devara — $2.85M
Salaar — $2.6M
Baahubali 2 — $2.45M
Peddi — $1.56M
Agnyathavaasi — $1.52M
The Paradise / Guntur Kaaram — $1.42M
A Rare Record Under Nani’s Belt
Nani also becomes the only Tier-2 Telugu hero to feature in this particular Top 10 list, according to the reported figures. The Paradise held well on its second day too, while the advance bookings for the weekend indicate the action drama is heading towards a strong run. However, the real test will come on the first Monday and the days that follow, when the film’s sustained audience reception will become clearer. With its impressive opening already recorded, the trade will be closely watching whether The Paradise can maintain its momentum in the coming days.
