Actor Nani’s action drama The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, is targeting a massive worldwide opening day box office collection of Rs 50 crore to Rs 60 crore when it releases in theatres on September 24.

Soaring Expectations and Advance Booking Rushes

Mounting excitement surrounds the upcoming release, which trade analysts expect could deliver the biggest Day 1 box office performance of Nani’s career to date. Ahead of its worldwide launch, the film secured an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) alongside an official runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes. Despite the adult rating restricting theatrical viewing to adult audiences, confidence remains exceptionally high among the team and fans.

Addressing the CBFC certification on X while sharing a new poster, Nani voiced full confidence in the project’s broad thematic reach:

"Guidelines say A. But the content says Universal. READY."

Box Office Projections and Global Pre-Sales

According to trade portal Sacnilk, early worldwide pre-sales were already nearing Rs 10 crore by September 21, even with limited show schedules open initially. Trade projections indicate that The Paradise could collect between Rs 35 crore and Rs 40 crore in India on Day 1, with overseas territories expected to contribute an additional Rs 20 crore gross. In the United States market alone, advance sales have already swept past $650,000, with tracking eyeing the $1 million threshold as full screen listings open.

Strong Momentum Across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

In the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, anticipation has reached a fever pitch, with advance bookings generating over Rs 3.50 crore in gross sales within a single day of opening. The immense response in AP and Telangana highlights Nani’s strong regional box office appeal, where enthusiasm is building rapidly for special 9 PM premiere shows scheduled across select locations on September 23.

Milestone Potential for Nani

Should The Paradise cross the Rs 50 crore threshold on its first day, it will easily eclipse Nani’s current highest worldwide opening record of Rs 38 crore, set by HIT: The Third Case. It would also surpass his earlier landmark collaboration with Srikanth Odela, Dasara, which earned Rs 36.25 crore gross globally on its opening day.

Mounted on a massive scale by producer Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas, The Paradise features musical scores composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The star-studded cast includes Kayadu Lohar, Raghav Juyal, Mohan Babu, and Sonali Kulkarni alongside Nani in key roles.