Nani’s upcoming action drama The Paradise is making waves in the trade circles with its impressive theatrical business. The Telugu version’s worldwide breakeven target is reportedly valued at around ₹108 crore.
Interestingly, The Paradise is said to be the first-ever Tier-2 star film to cross the ₹100 crore mark in The Paradise business. However, categorising the film purely as a Tier-2 project may no longer accurately reflect Nani’s current market position.
From a business perspective, the film is already positioned somewhere between the Tier-1 and Tier-2 segments.
₹82 Crore Business in Telugu States
The film’s theatrical business in the Telugu states is reportedly divided as follows:
| Territory | Business |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹35 Cr |
| Ceeded | ₹10 Cr |
| Nizam | ₹37 Cr |
| Total Telugu States | ₹82 Cr |
The Nizam rights were sold to Mythri Movie Makers for a record price, highlighting the strong distributor confidence in the project.
The film has reportedly fetched around ₹8 crore from the Rest of India markets, while the Overseas business stands at approximately ₹18 crore.
Nani’s Biggest Film in Theatrical Business
With the overall theatrical business crossing the ₹100 crore mark and a breakeven target of around ₹108 crore worldwide, The Paradise has emerged as Nani’s biggest film in terms of theatrical business.
Directed by Srikanth Odela, The Paradise is a crucial project for Nani, both commercially and in terms of his career trajectory. The film has the potential to elevate his stardom, market value and theatrical reach to the next level.
The real challenge now lies in converting this massive pre-release business into a successful theatrical run. The Paradise is undoubtedly Nani’s biggest gamble yet, and the expectations are equally massive.
