Nani’s 'The Paradise' advance booking crosses Rs 40 crore before release as Srikanth Odela directorial records strong demand despite ‘A’ certificate

Nani’s 'The Paradise' is heading towards its theatrical release with strong momentum at the ticket counters. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the action drama is set to arrive in cinemas on September 24, with paid premiere shows beginning on Wednesday evening. Despite receiving an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the film has recorded a strong pre-release response across key markets, with advance bookings crossing the Rs 40 crore mark.'The Paradise' advance booking crosses Rs 40 croreAccording to trade estimates reported by Sacnilk, The Paradise has generated Rs 40.86 crore in advance bookings across six show dates, including block seats. Excluding block seats, the advance collection stands at Rs 33.82 crore.The film’s opening day, Thursday, September 24, is currently driving the advance sales, contributing Rs 19.92 crore. Hyderabad has emerged as the biggest contributor, with the city accounting for Rs 7.47 crore in advance bookings. With bookings continuing ahead of release, the figures could rise further before the first-day shows begin.Nani’s 'The Paradise' records strong opening-day demandThe advance-booking trend points to substantial demand for 'The Paradise', particularly in the Telugu-speaking markets. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are contributing significantly to the film’s early sales, while the North American market has also registered notable pre-release demand.With paid premieres scheduled ahead of the September 24 release, the film will get an early opportunity to translate its strong ticket sales into theatrical footfall. The final opening-day numbers will depend on additional bookings and occupancy across the remaining shows.'The Paradise' eyes a career-best opening for NaniThe strong advance sales have raised expectations around 'The Paradise', which marks Nani’s second collaboration with Srikanth Odela after Dasara. Nani plays Jadal, a character from a marginalised community in 1980s Secunderabad, in a story centred on oppression, survival and the fight for basic rights.The film also stars Raghav Juyal, Mohan Babu and Kayadu Lohar in key roles.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalised. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!