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Where Does Nani Lag Behind Other Star Heroes?

The Paradise has reportedly achieved theatrical business of more than Rs. 100 crore in the Telugu states alone. Such a business figure has created a lot of discussion about Nani’s position in the Telugu film industry.

By:  Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti   |   17 Sept 2026 10:56 AM IST
Where Does Nani Lag Behind Other Star Heroes?
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Natural Star Nani has built a strong fan base in Telugu cinema over the years. His popularity is not limited to one type of audience, and his films have regularly created good interest among movie lovers. Because of this, Nani is now being discussed alongside the leading stars of Telugu cinema.

However, there has been an interesting difference between Nani and some of the established top stars. While his films have strong openings and his overseas market has become an important strength, his theatrical collections in the Telugu states have not always reached the same levels as the biggest stars.

Now, The Paradise could become an important film in this journey.

Nani is playing the lead role in The Paradise, which is directed by Srikanth Odela. The film is a periodic drama and has created considerable attention among audiences. Kayadu Lohar is playing the female lead. The movie is also carrying expectations because of the combination of Nani and Srikanth Odela.

The Paradise has reportedly achieved theatrical business of more than Rs. 100 crore in the Telugu states alone. Such a business figure has created a lot of discussion about Nani’s position in the Telugu film industry.

The report says that only films featuring the biggest Telugu stars have generally reached this level of business in the Telugu states. With The Paradise reportedly crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark in pre-release business, the film has added another major milestone to Nani’s career.

This does not automatically mean that the movie will collect the same amount after its release. The film still has to perform strongly at the box office and recover the business value through theatrical collections.

For Nani, The Paradise therefore comes with significant expectations. His fans are already hoping that the film will give him a major breakthrough in Telugu-state collections as well.

If the movie receives a positive response and attracts large crowds, it could become an important step in Nani’s box-office journey. The overseas market has already been a strong area for him, and now the focus will be on whether The Paradise can help him achieve bigger numbers in the Telugu states.

The film’s final theatrical performance will decide whether these expectations turn into reality.