Nani’s The Paradise has made a strong start in North America, crossing $100,000 in advance ticket sales through Cinemark within hours and signalling high overseas demand ahead of its September 24 release.

Nani’s Overseas Pull Fuels Early Demand

Natural Star Nani is among the few Telugu actors with broad appeal across family audiences, younger moviegoers and mass-market fans. His popularity has also produced consistent overseas business, with several films entering the $1 million and $2 million clubs. The early response to The Paradise reinforces his standing as a reliable theatrical draw outside India and reflects the anticipation surrounding his latest collaboration with director Srikanth Odela.

The Paradise Crosses $100K in Cinemark Sales

North American bookings have opened through distributor Prathyangira Cinemas, and the film recorded a notable response almost immediately. Early trade reports state that The Paradise sold more than $100,000 worth of tickets through Cinemark alone within hours of sales going live. The result has been described as the fastest North American premiere pre-sales milestone of its kind for a Telugu film on the platform. While advance figures will change as more locations and showtimes are added, the opening pace points to substantial interest before release.

Worldwide Release Set for September 24

Directed by Srikanth Odela, who previously collaborated with Nani on Dasara, The Paradise is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner. The large-scale action drama is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 24, 2026, with North American premieres planned for September 23. Official ticketing listings continue to show the September 24 date following recent speculation about a delay. Post-production is reportedly nearing completion as the team prepares for the theatrical rollout.

Advance Bookings Raise Box-Office Expectations

The rapid North American start has increased expectations for the film’s overseas opening. If bookings retain their momentum as more theatres join the release, The Paradise could challenge important premiere and opening-weekend benchmarks for Nani. Attention will next shift to advance sales in the Telugu states and other domestic markets, where the film is expected to attract strong demand. The makers are preparing a pan-India promotional campaign to sustain interest, reach wider audiences and convert the current buzz into theatre admissions.