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Nani's The Paradise Crosses ‘100 Crore Mark But Faces Steep Decline
- •Nani's film The Paradise has crossed the ‘100 crore mark in India, making it his first film to achieve this milestone.
- •The film opened strongly with ‘34.65 crore net on day one, and a combined opening of ‘46.25 crore, Nani's biggest career opening.
- •Despite the initial success, The Paradise experienced a significant drop in collections after its debut, with earnings sliding from Monday onwards.
- •On day 8, the film collected its lowest single-day total of ‘3.30 crore, bringing its India total to ‘108.20 crore.
- •The Paradise tells the story of Jadal (Nani), a young man from the marginalized Savari community, who rises to challenge the oppressive Shikanja Malik.
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By its eighth day in theatres, Nani's film The Paradise reached a total India collection of ₹108.20 crore.
The Paradise revolves around the marginalised Savari community in Hyderabad's Paradise area, who live under the control of a powerful man named Shikanja Malik. Nani stars as Jadal, a young man who ultimately stands up against Malik and the systemic oppression to fight for his community's identity and recognition.
Directed by Srikanth Odela, The Paradise received mixed reactions from critics and audiences, earning a 2.5-star rating from News18 Showsha. Reviewers noted that while the film features striking visuals, scale, and strong performances, its uneven second half and familiar narrative prevent it from being a fully hard-hitting drama.
