Hyderabad: Nani’s latest film The Paradise has continued its theatrical run with a worldwide gross of Rs 98.50 crore after two days, putting the Srikanth Odela-directed action thriller close to the Rs 100 crore milestone.
The film has so far earned Rs 61.15 crore net in India, while its domestic gross collection stands at Rs 72.50 crore. The figures have been recorded across 17,681 shows, according to the latest box-office data provided for the film.
On Friday, September 25, The Paradise collected Rs 17.60 crore gross in India. Its net collection for Day 2 stood at Rs 14.90 crore.
The film had 7,049 shows on its second day and recorded an overall occupancy of 32.8%.
The Paradise Day 2 box office collection
The Paradise opened its second day with its theatrical run continuing across India and overseas markets.
According to the available figures, the film collected Rs 17.60 crore gross domestically on Friday. After taxes, its net domestic collection for the day was Rs 14.90 crore.
With the Day 2 figures added, the film’s total India net collection reached Rs 61.15 crore. Its India gross collection stood at Rs 72.50 crore.
The film’s worldwide gross has reached Rs 98.50 crore, leaving it close to the Rs 100 crore mark.
The Day 2 performance was recorded across 7,049 shows, with the film registering 32.8% overall occupancy.
Film nears Rs 100 crore worldwide
The latest figures put The Paradise within reach of the Rs 100 crore worldwide milestone.
The film’s worldwide gross of Rs 98.50 crore includes its collections from India and overseas markets. However, box-office figures can be revised as additional collections are reported and finalised by tracking sources.
The domestic performance remains an important part of the film’s theatrical run, with the movie having accumulated Rs 61.15 crore net in India after two days.
The film’s second-day numbers followed its opening-day performance and kept its overall theatrical momentum intact.
Nani responds to audience reactions
Nani has also responded to the reactions surrounding The Paradise, acknowledging both appreciation from audiences and criticism from reviewers.
The actor took to X to address the response to the film and said he had followed the reactions from viewers.
“I have seen all your reactions and responses. I’ve received all your love and equally enjoyed your hilarious trolls. I’m heartwarmed by the way the audience have owned the film, and also learnt from the flaws that critics and reviewers have pointed out,” Nani wrote.
His message acknowledged the different responses to the film while expressing appreciation for audiences who have supported it.
The actor also said he had taken note of criticism and reviews, indicating that the response to the film included both praise and observations about its shortcomings.
Srikanth Odela directs The Paradise
The Paradise is directed by Srikanth Odela and features Nani in the lead role.
The film also stars Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Kayadu Lohar, Raghav Juyal, Sampoornesh Babu and Easwari Rao in prominent roles.
Actress Keerthy Suresh makes a cameo appearance in the action thriller.
The film marks Nani’s latest release following Hit 3, adding another major theatrical release to the actor’s recent filmography.
Srikanth Odela previously directed Nani in Dasara, making The Paradise another collaboration between the actor and filmmaker.
Strong cast adds to the film’s appeal
The cast of The Paradise brings together performers from different sections of the Indian film industry.
Nani leads the film, while Mohan Babu, Sonali Kulkarni, Kayadu Lohar, Raghav Juyal, Sampoornesh Babu and Easwari Rao form part of the supporting cast.
Keerthy Suresh’s cameo has also added interest among fans of the actors involved.
The action thriller has been released theatrically as Nani’s follow-up to Hit 3, with the early box-office figures indicating significant audience interest.
What the Day 2 figures mean
With Rs 98.50 crore in worldwide gross collections after two days, The Paradise is now close to crossing the Rs 100 crore mark.
Its India net collection of Rs 61.15 crore provides the domestic component of the reported total, while the India gross collection has reached Rs 72.50 crore.
The second-day occupancy of 32.8% was recorded across more than 7,000 shows, highlighting the scale of the film’s theatrical release.
Whether the movie crosses Rs 100 crore worldwide in its next phase will depend on its subsequent collections across India and overseas markets.
For now, The Paradise has recorded a worldwide gross of Rs 98.50 crore and remains close to the next major box-office milestone