Nani’s The Paradise is drawing attention ahead of its theatrical release, with advance ticket sales prompting predictions of a career-best opening for the actor. Directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, the film has seen demand in the Telugu states and overseas markets. The scale of that demand is the big question as theatres prepare for opening day.

According to a report by Gulte published on September 24, The Paradise has crossed $1 million in US advance ticket sales. The report says the milestone brings Nani level with Mahesh Babu at 12 films reaching the million-dollar mark in that market. These are the publication’s reported figures; final opening numbers will become clearer after shows begin and sales are reconciled.

The US figure matters because overseas presales are an early indication of audience interest in a major Telugu release. A strong advance can give a film a head start, particularly when fans book early shows. It does not, however, establish the final opening collection: ticket sales can continue to change throughout release day, and published estimates may use different reporting windows.

Gulte also reports that worldwide bookings are approaching ₹60 crore and that more than 15 lakh tickets have been sold across BookMyShow and District combined. Those claims point to a substantial advance, but readers should treat the figures as reported estimates until a consistent, final count is available. Other pre-release trackers have published different totals, making the scope and timing of each figure especially important when comparing them.

For Nani, the immediate prospect is a potentially bigger opening than his previous films. The Paradise also reunites him with Odela, adding to interest in how their latest collaboration performs in theatres. Its presales have created momentum, while audience turnout across the full opening day will determine whether the film converts that early demand into a new box-office high for the actor.