Advance bookings for Natural Star Nani’s highly anticipated period action epic, The Paradise, have triggered a massive box office storm ahead of its global release on September 24, 2026. The movie recorded an explosive surge on the ticket booking platform BookMyShow, selling more than 19,000 tickets per hour as fans rush to secure their seats. This unprecedented momentum highlights the massive anticipation surrounding the film, which marks the second collaboration between Nani and director Srikanth Odela.
The ticketing madness accelerated following the official ticket price hike approval from the Telangana government. The high-budget film, which is set against the backdrop of Secunderabad in the mid-1980s, has registered phenomenal sales in the Nizam region alone. Theater owners are adding extra shows to meet the overwhelming consumer demand, ensuring that the film secures a record-breaking opening day collection.
Timeline
September 9, 2026: The film crosses 100,000 dollars in advance sales in the United States within four hours of going live on Cinemark platforms.
September 18, 2026: Production updates reveal an escalation in the final budget, crossing 200 crore rupees to become the most expensive film of Nani’s career.
September 20, 2026: The Telangana government issues an official order permitting tiered ticket price hikes and early premiere screenings.
September 21, 2026: Advance bookings officially open in the Nizam territory, sending ticket sales past 19,000 tickets per hour on digital applications.
September 23, 2026: Special early premiere shows are scheduled to commence at 9 PM across major locations in southern states.
September 24, 2026: The movie arrives in cinema halls globally in multiple languages including Telugu and Tamil.
Data and Statistics
The pre-release momentum of the action epic is supported by strong verifiable numbers across domestic and international markets.
19,000+ tickets are being sold every hour on digital booking applications during peak hours.
Over 100,000 tickets were completely sold out in the Nizam region within the first few hours of the reservation window opening.
The worldwide advance booking gross has successfully surpassed the 10 crore rupees milestone before booking windows fully open in neighboring states.
Overseas advance collections have climbed past 550,000 dollars in North America, accompanied by 12,500 tickets sold in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
More than 340,000 users have registered their interest on the BookMyShow platform tracker.
Booking Metrics and Ticket Rates
The approved ticket pricing structure reflects the recent government order allowing special rates for the initial ten days of the theatrical run.
Market Region Ticket Category Maximum Approved Price
Telangana Premieres Special Shows 500 rupees
Telangana Day 1 to 4 Multiplex Screens 390 rupees
Telangana Day 1 to 4 Single Screens 225 rupees
Telangana Day 5 to 10 Multiplex Screens 340 rupees
Telangana Day 5 to 10 Single Screens 200 rupees
Analysis
The ticket sales velocity points to a strong front-loaded theatrical opening for the project. Following the commercial success of the 2023 film Dasara, the reunion of Nani and director Srikanth Odela created high consumer confidence. The decision by the state government to grant enhanced ticket pricing allows the production house, Mythri Movie Makers, to recover a substantial portion of their investments during the opening weekend.
Although booking portals in Andhra Pradesh are yet to open completely, the initial consumer behavior in Telangana indicates that the heavy production cost, which stands above 200 crore rupees, is being met with proportional public interest. The inclusion of a music score by Anirudh Ravichander has further stimulated the advance momentum, demonstrating that high-budget regional productions can command immediate theater attendance when supported by strategic government permissions and timed promotional waves.