The Paradise has stormed into the record books as Nani’s career-biggest grosser, collecting close to ₹135 Cr gross worldwide in its first weekend. The Paradise weekend box office performance has registered the all-time biggest opening weekend for a Tier-2 star film, establishing a new benchmark in Telugu cinema.
Despite facing unanimous negative reviews from critics, The Paradise has powered through with excellent collections in Telangana, while posting decent numbers across other markets. The film’s commanding performance in its home territory has effectively compensated for the underperformance in Andhra Pradesh.
Karnataka has emerged as a surprise success zone, delivering an opening weekend gross of around ₹10.5 Cr. The territory is now within ₹4 Cr of achieving breakeven, a positive sign for the film’s extended run.
What stands out is the film’s ability to sustain strong footfalls despite poor critical reception — a clear testament to Nani’s bankable star power and the audience’s trust in his projects. This opening weekend has effectively redefined commercial expectations for mid-tier star vehicles.
The Paradise Weekend Box Office: Area-Wise Breakdown
| Area | Share (₹ Cr) | Rights (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Nizam* | 31.85 | 35 |
| Ceeded | 5.6 | 10 |
| Andhra* | 18 | 30 (Ratio) |
| Karnataka | 4.75 | 6.5 |
| ROI (Telugu) | 1.75 | 3.5 |
| Overseas | 13.15 | 18 |
*Andhra and Nizam include GST
The Nizam territory leads the pack with a share of ₹31.85 Cr against rights of ₹35 Cr, showing healthy performance. However, both Andhra and Ceeded territories are running below their rights value, indicating these circuits will need strong holds in the coming weeks.
Worldwide Consolidated Collections
The Paradise weekend performance across all versions:
- Telugu Version WW Share: ₹75.1 Cr
- Telugu Version WW Gross: ₹125 Cr
- Other Languages Gross: ₹10 Cr
- Other Languages Share: ₹4 Cr
- Total WW All Languages Share: ₹79 Cr+
- Total WW All Languages Gross: ₹135 Cr+
The ₹10 Cr contribution from other language versions signals broader pan-Indian appeal. With opening weekend numbers firmly in place, the film’s ultimate box office fate now rests on weekday holds and how effectively it counters the negative critical reception in the crucial second weekend.
