Can ‘The Paradise’ And ‘Hit 3’ Finally Push Nani Into The Tier-1 League?

For years, Nani has built a reputation as a consistent performer in Telugu cinema, delivering back-to-back hits like Dasara and Saripodha Sanivaram. Both films comfortably entered the ₹100 crore club, solidifying his place as a bankable star. But Nani’s aspirations seem to aim much higher — the coveted Tier-1 league, where films like Pushpa, Baahubali, and RRR rewrite box office history with ₹500 crore and beyond.

His next two projects, The Paradise and Hit 3, are making all the right noises, hinting that Nani is ready to play the big game. The recently released glimpse of The Paradise shocked everyone with his rugged transformation and fiery dialogues. On the other hand, Hit 3 promises a raw, blood-soaked thriller that’s already building strong anticipation among young audiences.

With such bold and larger-than-life roles, Nani seems determined to shatter his “boy-next-door” image and step into the mass action hero space. Industry insiders are hopeful that these two films could finally push him into Tier-1 territory - the same zone where pan-India blockbusters live and thrive.

If both films click, Nani could rewrite his career graph and join the elite list of South superstars who command massive box office figures across languages. Whether he crosses the ₹500 crore mark or not, one thing is clear - Nani’s hunger for elevation is real, and his next moves will decide if he finally breaks into the Tier-1 club or stays just shy of it.