The upcoming Telugu action-drama film The Paradise is witnessing a massive surge in audience interest as its theatrical release approaches. According to ticket-booking platform BookMyShow, fans are buying over 19,000 tickets per hour, highlighting the immense anticipation surrounding the movie’s arrival.
Key Details & Achievements
- Starring: “Natural Star” Nani alongside leading lady Kayadu Lohar.
- Key Cast: Features Mohan Babu as the antagonist, with Raghav Juyal, Tanikella Bharani, and Sonali Kulkarni in crucial roles.
- Director:Srikanth Odela, who previously collaborated with Nani on the hit film Dasara.
- Producer:Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner SLV Cinemas.
- Music Composer:Anirudh Ravichander.
- Release Dates: Scheduled for a grand theatrical release on September 24, 2026, with special paid premiere shows on September 23, 2026.
Record-Breaking Advance Bookings
Advance bookings opened on the District app and BookMyShow, leading to rapid ticket sales:
- Nizam Region Rush: In the Nizam territory, advance bookings crossed over 1 lakh tickets (generating more than ₹10 crore in gross sales), with the first ₹1 crore reached shortly after ticket windows opened.
- Telangana Ticket Hikes: The Telangana government approved a temporary ticket price adjustment:
- Premiere Show (Sept 23 at 6:30 PM): Priced at ₹500 (including GST).
- Opening Window (Sept 24–27): Additional ₹48 per ticket for single screens and ₹95 extra for multiplexes (up to 5 shows per day).
- Second Window (Sept 28–Oct 3): Additional charges reduce to ₹23 for single screens and ₹45 for multiplexes.
- Social Initiatives: As part of the release conditions, the production team will contribute ₹1 crore to the Telugu Film Industry Employees Welfare Committee, and theaters must display awareness advertisements against cybercrime and drug abuse.
- Overseas Success: North American pre-sales surpassed $140,000, with over 5,000 tickets sold prior to release.
With a grand pre-release event hosted at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad, The Paradise continues to build significant momentum heading into its opening weekend.
