The big‑screen buzz is all about numbers: six days in, The Paradise has netted ₹101.5 crore and grossed ₹120 crore in India, while overseas it pulled in a modest ₹0.5 crore on day six, bringing the global total to ₹150.5 crore.
But critics are not buying the hype. NDTV’s Saibal Chatterjee slammed the film as “an opportunity lost” for director Srikanth Odela, citing uneven pacing and an over‑abundant, graphic violence that overshadows the period drama.
Nani, however, carries every scene on his shoulders, delivering a gritty performance that anchors the film’s 1980s Secunderabad setting. The story of Jadal’s fight against social discrimination is a familiar beat, yet the film’s raw energy keeps viewers glued—even if the script sometimes drifts.
What’s next? The box‑office numbers suggest a resilient audience, and the film’s success could keep Nani and Srikanth Odela on the radar for bigger projects. Fans will be watching to see if the next chapter rises above the critics’ fire.