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Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Surpasses ₹114 Crore Worldwide on Day 2, Overtaking Retro and Thug Life
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:17 PM
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The Telugu film ‘The Paradise’ has crossed ₹114 crore worldwide by its second day, eclipsing the lifetime collections of ‘Retro’ and ‘Thug Life’.
The Telugu blockbuster ‘The Paradise’, starring Nani, opened on a Friday and has already amassed a staggering ₹114 crore worldwide by the end of its second day.
This figure surpasses the lifetime earnings of two other notable releases, ‘Retro’ and ‘Thug Life’, marking a significant milestone for the film’s commercial run.
Industry analysts note that the strong opening is driven by a combination of positive word‑of‑mouth, a wide theatrical release, and the star power of Nani, who has a dedicated fan base across South India.
If the current trajectory continues, ‘The Paradise’ is poised to become one of the highest‑grossing Telugu films of the year, setting new benchmarks for the industry.
This figure surpasses the lifetime earnings of two other notable releases, ‘Retro’ and ‘Thug Life’, marking a significant milestone for the film’s commercial run.
Industry analysts note that the strong opening is driven by a combination of positive word‑of‑mouth, a wide theatrical release, and the star power of Nani, who has a dedicated fan base across South India.
If the current trajectory continues, ‘The Paradise’ is poised to become one of the highest‑grossing Telugu films of the year, setting new benchmarks for the industry.