Nani's The Paradise Box Office Suffers Steep Monday Drop

The action drama 'The Paradise,' starring Nani, has achieved a worldwide gross collection of Rs 144 crore. However, the film faced a significant setback on its first Monday, marking its fifth day of release. The movie experienced a sharp 68% decrease in its India nett collection, earning approximately Rs 5 crore nett on that day. This substantial weekday fall occurred despite the film maintaining relatively steady numbers throughout its opening weekend, even with mixed reviews from audiences and critics.

'The Paradise' had a strong opening, collecting Rs 11.60 crore nett from paid previews on September 23, followed by Rs 34.65 crore on its official release day, September 24, totaling Rs 46.25 crore over the first two days. The film's performance then saw a correction on Friday with Rs 14.90 crore, followed by stability over the weekend, with Rs 15.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 15.70 crore on Sunday. The Rs 5 crore nett on Monday represented its lowest single-day India nett figure to date.

Nani, the film's lead actor, acknowledged the mixed responses, stating he had seen all audience reactions and enjoyed the "hilarious trolls." He expressed gratitude for the audience embracing the film and also for learning from the flaws pointed out by critics. The film, directed by Srikanth Odela and set in 1980s Secunderabad, follows the Savaari tribe's fight for citizenship, with Nani playing the son of the tribe's leader.