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Actor Nani Prays at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada as 'The Paradise' Nears ₹150 crore
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 11:20 AM
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Telugu star Nani visited the Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada to seek divine blessings as his film 'The Paradise' approaches a ₹150 crore box‑office milestone.
Veteran Telugu actor Nani paid a visit to the Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada, offering prayers and seeking the deity's blessings. The star’s pilgrimage comes at a crucial juncture, with his latest release 'The Paradise' edging close to a ₹150 crore gross collection.
Industry sources confirm that the film’s earnings have surged in recent weeks, positioning it among the year’s highest‑grossing Telugu productions. Nani’s temple visit reflects a long‑standing tradition among Indian film personalities who seek divine favor before or during major commercial milestones.
Temple officials said the actor was received warmly by devotees and that the ceremony was brief yet heartfelt. While no official statement was released regarding future promotional activities, the actor’s team is expected to continue leveraging the film’s strong box‑office momentum.
The visit underscores the intertwining of cinema and spirituality in South Indian culture, where stars often attribute their success to divine grace. As 'The Paradise' nears the ₹150 crore mark, expectations are high for its continued performance across domestic and overseas markets.
Industry sources confirm that the film’s earnings have surged in recent weeks, positioning it among the year’s highest‑grossing Telugu productions. Nani’s temple visit reflects a long‑standing tradition among Indian film personalities who seek divine favor before or during major commercial milestones.
Temple officials said the actor was received warmly by devotees and that the ceremony was brief yet heartfelt. While no official statement was released regarding future promotional activities, the actor’s team is expected to continue leveraging the film’s strong box‑office momentum.
The visit underscores the intertwining of cinema and spirituality in South Indian culture, where stars often attribute their success to divine grace. As 'The Paradise' nears the ₹150 crore mark, expectations are high for its continued performance across domestic and overseas markets.