There’s something interesting happening with The Paradise in the USA.The Nani starrer, directed by Srikanth Odela, has opened advance sales in just 65 screens, all through a single chain — Cinemark. And despite that limited footprint, the film has already clocked around $103K from 65 theatres and 210 shows.
That’s a pretty healthy start.
The film has a strong combination behind it too. Nani leads the cast, with Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal also part of the ensemble. Srikanth Odela, meanwhile, is returning with Nani after their earlier collaboration on Dasara, so there’s already a certain curiosity around what the duo have cooked up this time.
The Paradise makers put an end to release delay rumours Nani, Kayadu Lohar, and Keerthy Suresh starrer set for September 24 release The makers of the highly anticipated action thriller The Paradise, starring Nani, Kayadu Lohar, and Keerthy Suresh, have officially confirmed its worldwide theatrical release date as September 24, 2026. This announcement comes after growing speculation on social media suggesting a possible delay due to pending production and post-production work. To dispel these rumours, a new release-date poster was launched, reaffirming the previously set schedule. The Paradise marks a reunion between actor Nani and director Srikanth Odela, following their successful collaboration on the film ‘Dasara.,thumbnail_url
But coming back to the USA numbers — $103K from just 210 shows is where things get interesting.
After chartbusters like ‘Aaya Sher’ and ‘Jimmedari Patelaa’, the film has already started building some buzz. At this point, it almost feels like the movie needs just one solid theatrical trailer to really kick things up.
If the trailer connects with the audience, the current advance numbers could start looking very small.
The biggest advantage here is that the film still has plenty of room to grow. With the present advance sales coming from only 65 Cinemark locations, an expansion in screens and shows could make a noticeable difference in the final USA opening.
So yes, it’s still early. But The Paradise is already showing signs of something bigger brewing.
And if Srikanth Odela and Nani manage to deliver the kind of theatrical punch everyone is expecting, this one could genuinely go through the roof.
