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Nani’s The Paradise Sets Nizam Box Office Record for Tier 2 Hero

Nani’s The Paradise breaks the all-time Nizam box office record for a tier 2 hero, earning ₹15.7 crore share and recovering nearly 50% of its theatrical investment on day one.

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Dumtika Editorial

September 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Nani’s The Paradise Sets Nizam Box Office Record for Tier 2 Hero

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Key Highlights

  • The Paradise collects ₹15.7 crore share in Nizam on opening day.
  • Marks the highest ever Nizam collection for a tier 2 hero.
  • Film recovers almost 50% of its theatrical investment in one day.
  • Directed by Srikanth Odela, starring Nani and Mohan Babu.

Natural Star Nani’s latest film, The Paradise, has made a remarkable impact at the box office, especially in the Nizam region. Known for his consistent performances and strong box office pull, Nani’s recent outing has surpassed expectations with its opening numbers. Directed by Srikanth Odela, The Paradise stars Nani alongside Mohan Babu, Raghav Juyal, Sonali Kulkarni, and Kayadu Lohar in pivotal roles.

According to the latest reports, The Paradise collected a distributor share of ₹15.7 crore (including GST) in the Nizam territory, marking the highest ever for a tier 2 hero in this region. This figure not only shattered the previous record but did so by a significant margin. The theatrical rights for Nizam were sold for ₹34 crore, and the film managed to recover nearly half of that investment on its opening day alone.

The film’s strong start is being closely watched by industry observers, as it continues to perform well on its second day in Nizam. The Paradise’s impressive numbers follow a period of heightened anticipation, with advance bookings and ticket sales indicating strong audience interest ahead of release. Earlier coverage highlighted that Mythri Distributions secured the Nizam theatrical rights for a record price, underlining the confidence in the film’s commercial prospects.

With positive trends continuing into the weekend, The Paradise has set a new benchmark for box office performance by a tier 2 hero in the Telugu film industry. The film’s success is being seen as a significant achievement for both Nani and director Srikanth Odela.