The Paradise vs The Vvaan Box Office: The Indian box office witnessed a massive clash this September 2026 as Natural Star Nani's action-drama The Paradise went head-to-head with Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's supernatural folklore thriller The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest.
While The Paradise made an explosive early entry with premiere shows starting on Wednesday, 23 September, followed by a wide theatrical release on Thursday, 24 September, The Vvaan hit screens on Friday, 25 September. Driven by massive pre-sales and a dominant run in the Telugu states, Nani's film took a towering lead, comfortably securing the bigger opening day overall.
The Paradise vs The Vvaan Box Office
Box Office Metric | The Paradise (Nani) | The Vvaan (Sidharth Malhotra) |
Release Date | Thursday, 24 September 2026 | Friday, 25 September 2026 |
Opening Day India Nett | ₹34.65 Cr (₹46.25 Cr incl. Previews) | ₹8.00 Cr |
Opening Day India Gross | ₹40.95 Cr (₹54.90 Cr incl. Previews) | ₹9.60 Cr |
Opening Day Worldwide Gross | ₹74.90 Cr (incl. Previews) | ₹11.50 Cr (Est.) |
Overall Show Count (Day 1) | ~9,732 Shows | ~6,746 Shows |
Average Day 1 Occupancy | 49.3% | 26.0% |
The Paradise Box Office Collection Day 2 (As per Sacnilk)
The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, pulled in staggering numbers driven largely by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, which contributed over 77% of its domestic revenue. Overseas markets also fueled the film's success, generating over ₹26 crore in international gross by Day 2.
It represents the biggest opening of Nani's career, outperforming his previous record holders HIT: The Third Case and Dasara.
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The Vvaan Box Office Collection Day 1 (As per Sacnilk)
Conversely, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra, relied primarily on mass Hindi circuits. Opening across nearly 2,000 screens in India, the film collected ₹8 crore nett on Friday.
While The Vvaan fell behind The Paradise in total nationwide gross, it managed to edge past The Paradise in northern, Hindi-speaking territories on Friday. The opening also marks Sidharth Malhotra's fourth-highest opening day to date, surpassing his previous release Param Sundari.
FAQs
Q1: Which movie had a bigger opening day, 'The Paradise' or 'The Vvaan'?
A: The Paradise had a significantly larger opening day, collecting ₹74.90 crore gross worldwide (including previews) compared to The Vvaan's ₹9.60 crore gross in India.
Q2: How much did Sidharth Malhotra's 'The Vvaan' collect on Day 1?
A: The Vvaan collected ₹8.00 crore nett (₹9.60 crore gross) across India on its opening day.