Nani’s rise in Telugu cinema has been nothing short of remarkable. Starting as the boy-next-door, he gradually won the hearts of many through consistent performances, smart script choices, and his ability to connect with viewers across age groups.
Today, he stands as one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema, and The Paradise is easily the biggest project of his career. The film has already created records in terms of buzz, pre-release business, OTT rights, and market reach.
It is also expected to release on a record number of screens worldwide. Trade circles believe that if the film opens to positive word of mouth, a ₹100 crore opening-day gross is not impossible in all languages combined.
A strong theatrical run could even take the film into the ₹200 crore club, a first for Nani. From humble beginnings to superstar status, Nani has come a long way.
Srikanth Odela is the man who took Nani’s star status to another level with Dasara, and now, The Paradise could be the film that takes him to superstar status.