Four days in, "The Paradise" has smashed through ₹100‑crore net territory, with ₹109 crore gross across 6,764 screens. Day four alone saw a ₹15.70 crore net haul, pushing total net to ₹92.10 crore. Overseas the film added ₹2 crore, taking the worldwide tally to ₹138.25 crore. The numbers alone tell a story of a film that’s riding the wave of Nani’s star power and the nostalgia of a bygone era.
But the applause is short‑lived for some. NDTV’s Saibal Chatterjee slammed the film as an opportunity lost, calling it “scattered and uneven” compared to its predecessor Dasara. He warned that the relentless on‑screen bloodshed feels like a gimmick rather than a narrative device, turning a potential drama into a spectacle that loses its soul.
Set in 1980s Secunderabad, "The Paradise" follows Jadal, Nani’s gritty protagonist, as he battles social discrimination and a system that denies his community basic rights. The film’s period backdrop is solid, but the storytelling feels like a patchwork of action set‑pieces, a far cry from the tight, character‑driven pacing that fans loved in Dasara.
Fan forums are split: some praise Nani’s raw intensity, especially in high‑octane set‑pieces, while others echo Chatterjee’s sentiment that the violence overshadows the plot. The director, Srikanth Odela, seems to lean heavily on action to keep audiences glued, yet the result is a film that feels more like a montage than a cohesive narrative.
With ₹109 crore gross and a net of ₹92.1 crore, "The Paradise" is a step away from the ₹100‑crore club. If the film can ride the current momentum into the weekend, it may secure the milestone and even boost overseas interest. The real question is whether the buzz will translate into lasting audience engagement beyond the opening week.