The Paradise scripted history by becoming one of the rare films from the mid-range to go past the Rs. 70 crore mark. The film, headlined by Natural Star Nani, is directed by Srikanth Odela, marking their second collaboration after Dasara.
In overseas markets, The Paradise is off to a stunning start, with the movie raking in $2.3 million, the biggest-ever opener for a Nani film. North America is the top contributor, with premieres alone minting $1.42 million.
Overseas audiences have always lapped up Nani, and with The Paradise, he has taken his openings to the next level. The movie, directed by Srikanth Odela, is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri of SLV Cinemas.