Natural Star Nani’s gritty period actioner The Paradise is entering the final leg of its theatrical journey as daily collections continue to taper off in its third week. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film opened to massive anticipation on September 23, 2026, pulling in mammoth numbers in its initial week before experiencing a steady slowdown.
On its 19th day (third Monday), the film witnessed another noticeable drop at the ticket counters. However, alongside its theatrical run, exciting new reports have emerged regarding its upcoming digital release, with Nani reportedly taking a personal interest in altering the OTT cut for fans.
Here is a complete breakdown of The Paradise’s Day 19 box office collections, occupancy metrics, and the major changes planned for its digital streaming premiere!
‘The Paradise’ Day 19 Box Office & Occupancy Report
After a phenomenal extended opening week where the film minted a staggering ₹108.20 crore net—kickstarted by ₹11.60 crore from premieres—The Paradise saw its momentum slow considerably in Week 2, adding ₹10.83 crore net.
Entering its third week, daily figures have consistently stayed below the ₹50 lakh mark. The film collected ₹30 lakhs on Friday (October 9), ₹36 lakhs on Saturday, and ₹34 lakhs on Sunday. According to tracking portal Sacnilk, the film experienced another weekday dip on its third Monday (Day 19), earning an estimated ₹22 lakhs to ₹24 lakhs net.
With the Day 19 numbers factored in, the film’s cumulative India net collection stands at ₹120.25 crore, while its domestic gross has reached ₹141.64 crore, slowly inching toward the ₹150 crore domestic gross milestone. Combined with ₹31.15 crore from overseas territories, its worldwide gross sits at approximately ₹172.80 crore.
On Monday, the film registered an overall occupancy of 13.48% across Telugu 2D screenings (across 385 shows). Morning shows started slow at 8.78%, while afternoon screenings picked up to 12.78%, and evening shows recorded 12.33% occupancy.
Nani Monitoring Revised OTT Cut With Deleted Scenes
Set in 1980s Secunderabad, The Paradise revolves around a marginalized tribe battling systemic oppression and discrimination in their fight to secure citizenship under an unexpected leader. While the film generated immense pre-release buzz, a section of the audience felt the final theatrical cut fell short of expectations.
Addressing the criticism, director Srikanth Odela and Nani have both spoken candidly about the feedback, with Nani recently noting in an interview that he understood certain complaints even prior to the film’s release. Now, according to industry reports from 123 Telugu, the makers are actively considering altering the film’s digital version. Nani is reportedly personally monitoring the OTT edit, with plans to re-integrate several crucial scenes that were omitted from the theatrical runtime before the film hits streaming platforms.
Meanwhile, running alongside The Paradise at the box office, Fahadh Faasil’s Don’t Trouble The Trouble ended its 11th day with a worldwide gross of ₹5.17 crore (₹4.51 crore India net), with zero overseas earnings reported so far.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Day 19 box office collection of The Paradise?
On its 19th day (third Monday), Nani’s The Paradise witnessed a weekday drop, collecting an estimated ₹22 lakhs to ₹24 lakhs net at the Indian box office.
What is the total box office collection of The Paradise so far?
After 19 days in theaters, The Paradise has reached a total India net collection of ₹120.25 crore and a domestic gross of ₹141.64 crore. Its worldwide gross stands at ₹172.80 crore.
Are the makers changing The Paradise for its OTT release?
Yes, reports indicate that the makers are planning to add previously deleted scenes to the digital version of The Paradise, with lead actor Nani personally overseeing the revised OTT cut.
Who directed The Paradise and what is the story about?
The Paradise is directed by Srikanth Odela. Set in 1980s Secunderabad, the action drama follows a marginalized community fighting against systemic oppression and discrimination to gain citizenship.
