Nani’s The Paradise Targets 500+ US Screens, Booking Delays Explained

Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and featuring Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, is gearing up for a significant theatrical release in the United States on September 24, 2026. Known for his recent string of successful performances, Nani teams up with Odela, who has built anticipation with his period action drama style.

According to the latest update from the US distributor, The Paradise is set to open in more than 500 locations across major cinema chains. Confirmed numbers include over 150 Cinemark, 145 Regal, and 208 AMC theatres, with additional venues expected to join before release. However, not all these locations have opened bookings yet. The delay is primarily due to pending content delivery, especially for AMC theatres, which will begin ticket sales once the film’s content is received by Qube. Meanwhile, Cinemark and Regal are gradually adding more showtimes as their content arrives.

The production team is working to ensure the widest possible reach for Telugu audiences in the US, aiming to maximize access ahead of the premiere. Social media updates from Prathyangira Cinemas, the film’s US distributor, confirm that most Cinemark locations have already started bookings, with remaining sites likely to follow by the weekend. In earlier coverage, The Paradise had already crossed $50,000 in US pre-sales shortly after bookings opened, reflecting strong interest among Telugu moviegoers abroad.

With just eight days left until release, fans are closely watching for booking windows to open at their preferred theatres. The team remains focused on resolving content delivery issues to ensure a seamless launch across all planned US locations.