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The Paradise Box Office Drops Sharply on Second Day, Collects ₹61.15 Crore

The Paradise Box Office Drops Sharply on Second Day, Collects ₹61.15 Crore

Sep 25, 2026 - 23:49
The Paradise box office collection day 2: Nani film shows sharp dip after good opening; collects  ₹ 61.15 crore
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Key Highlights

  • The Paradise has collected ₹61.15 crore on its second day.
  • The film's occupancy rate has decreased from 31% on the first day to 46 shows on the second day.
  • The film's opening day saw a collection of ₹46.25 crore, the highest in Nani's career.

The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri and Ishan Saksena, under Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and IVY Entertainment, has witnessed a sharp decline in its box office collection on its second day. The film, starring Nani, Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, and Raghav Juyal in lead roles, has been met with mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike.

Industry reports indicate that the film's producers are expressing disappointment with the decline in its collection. With a notable decrease in its occupancy rate from 31% on the first day to 46 shows on the second day. The film's opening day saw a collection of ₹46.25 crore, a record high for Nani's career.

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Comparatively, HIT: The Third Case had collected ₹31.50 crore by its second day, and Dasara had brought in ₹32.95 crore. The Paradise's second-day collection of ₹61.15 crore is a significant drop from its opening day total of ₹57.85 crore. Which saw a collection of ₹11.60 crore from evening premieres alone.

The film's performance on its second day has raised questions about the viability of the film's marketing strategy. With a total domestic collection of ₹61.15 crore, the film's prospects for a successful run in the Telugu market remain uncertain.

However, the film'It was impact on the industry is already being felt, with many industry insiders praising the film's well-crafted narrative and talented cast.

The Paradise's opening day saw a notable collection of ₹46.25 crore, surpassing Nani's previous highest earnings in his career.

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Industry insiders attribute the decline to the film's writing and the saviour trope employed in the narrative. Despite this, the film's producers remain optimistic about its future prospects, with little to no competition for The Paradise in the Telugu market.

The film's producers are taking steps to address the issue, including re-releasing the film in select cities to boost its collection. The Paradise's performance on its second day has sparked a lively debate among industry insiders about the film's marketing strategy.

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