Nani’s The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by SLV Cinemas, is set to release in theatres on September 24, 2026. The film is one of the most-awaited Telugu releases, and the latest update is that the Telangana government has approved a temporary ticket price hike for the film.
A special premiere show will be held on September 23 at 6:30 PM, with tickets priced at Rs. 500 including GST. From September 24 to 27, single-screen theatres can charge an additional Rs. 48, while multiplexes can charge Rs. 95 extra per ticket. From September 28 to October 3, the additional amount will come down to Rs. 23 for single screens and Rs. 45 for multiplexes. Theatres can conduct a maximum of five shows per day.
The hike is relatively limited compared with some recent big Telugu releases. Peddi was allowed an additional Rs. 100 for single screens and Rs. 125 for multiplexes, while Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu received an additional Rs. 50 for single screens and Rs. 100 for multiplexes. Ustaad Bhagat Singh, on the other hand, did not receive a ticket price hike in Telangana. For The Paradise, the higher hike is limited to the first four days, after which the additional charges are reduced. Bookings in Nizam have also opened exclusively on District.
As part of the approval, the makers of The Paradise have been asked to contribute Rs. 1 crore to the Telugu Film Industry Employees Welfare Committee. Theatres must also screen awareness advertisements about narcotics, drugs and cybercrime.
With the higher ticket rates limited to the opening days and reduced rates from the second phase, The Paradise gets a shorter ticket hike period compared with several recent big-ticket Telugu releases.
