‘The Paradise’ advance sales top Rs 23 crore, signalling strong opening-weekend cinema demand
Nani-led Telugu film ‘The Paradise’ has logged Rs 23.23 crore in India-tracked advance bookings, with 1.04 million tickets sold across 2,147 theatres ahead of its September 24 release. Hyderabad and Telangana are leading demand, while Telugu-language shows account for the bulk of sales.
What happened
Nani-led Telugu film The Paradise has generated Rs 23.23 crore in India-tracked advance bookings, with more than 1.04 million tickets sold across 2,147
Key facts
- Rs 23.23 crore India-tracked advance bookings
- 1,039,287 tickets booked
- 9,966 shows
- 2,147 theatres
- Hyderabad: Rs 8.94 crore
What changed
Nani-led Telugu film The Paradise has generated Rs 23.23 crore in India-tracked advance bookings, with more than 1.04 million tickets sold across 2,147 theatres. Hyderabad and Telangana lead demand ahead of its September 24, 2026 theatrical release.
Why this matters
Ramp up staffing, premium-format screens and F&B inventory across Hyderabad and Telangana locations as ‘The Paradise’ advance sales point to a high-volume opening weekend.
What to watch
- Day-one occupancy, show additions and premium-screen sellouts in Hyderabad and Telangana.
- Opening-day reviews, social sentiment and audience word of mouth, especially among non-fan audiences.
- Friday-to-Sunday ticketing pace versus advance-booking levels and cancellation rates.
- Weekday occupancy after the first weekend and whether exhibitors retain or expand screen allocation.
- Comparable performance in non-Telangana markets and the Telugu versus dubbed-language sales mix.