{
  "id": 9472715,
  "title": "The Paradise Review and Release Live Updates: Nani-starrer sells over 23 lakh tickets, earns Rs 50 cr",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/the-paradise-review-and-release-live-updates-nani-starrer-sells-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T02:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/the-paradise-review-and-release-live-updates-nani-biggest-opener-rs-50-crore-advance-booking-10891129/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Paradise, a Telugu-language action thriller starring Nani, has crossed the 23 lakh ticket mark and earned Rs 50 crore at the box office, according to live updates. The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, marks a significant turnaround for the Telugu cinema industry, which has struggled with a lack of blockbuster hits in recent months. Despite the release of several high-profile movies from superstar actors, none managed to achieve the same level of success. The Paradise's impressive pre-sales have led to its theatrical opening, which grossed Rs 50.14 crore across 24,723 shows, selling 23.66 lakh tickets. This impressive performance makes it Nani's biggest opening yet, surpassing his previous record set by HIT: The Third Case (2025), which earned Rs 37 crore worldwide. Additionally, the film earned Rs 5.64 crore from paid premieres. The film faced a legal hurdle before its release when a Bengaluru court granted an interim injunction against the circulation of defamatory content related to the movie. The injunction was granted while the producer, Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas LLP, contested the matter in court. The Paradise features a talented cast, including Mohan Babu, Kayadu Lohar, Sonali Kulkarni, and Raghav Juyal, and boasts music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by CH Sai, editing by Navin Nooli, and production design by Avinash Kolla.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nani-starrer The Paradise sells over 23 lakh tickets",
    "Film earns Rs 50 crore at box office",
    "Legal injunction lifted for movie release"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Paradise's strong box office performance marks a significant turnaround for the Telugu cinema industry, which has struggled with a lack of blockbuster hits in recent months.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-09-23T22:49:00.000Z"
      },
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        "published": "2026-09-23T23:35:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "The Paradise review: Nani stands out in Srikanth Odela’s film that relies on tired tropes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/the-paradise-review-nani-stands-out-in-srikanth-odelas-film-that",
        "published": "2026-09-24T03:29:40.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}