Nani lines up all-ages love story; The Paradise hits Rs 169 cr

Nani has revealed the next lane he wants to explore after Bloody Romeo: a romance built for the whole family. The actor says the project will be a “subtle and sweet movie meant for all audiences,” and he is especially glad that children can watch it.

A family-first pivot after intense roles

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Nani explained that children are often the first to run up to him at functions or public appearances. That detail, he said, makes the all-ages tone of his next love story personally meaningful.

The comment points to a softer register than his recent slate. Both The Paradise and Hit 3 carried an edge, so a gentle romance gives his lineup a different colour and widens the audience to family viewing.

The timing matters too. Nani has spent recent cycles on gritty, high-intensity films, so a family-friendly romance reads as an intentional broadening rather than a random choice. It also suggests a project that can travel cleanly through promotions and family screenings.

Bloody Romeo comes first

Before that romance arrives, Nani will be seen in Sujeeth’s Bloody Romeo. Sujeeth, who previously directed OG with Pawan Kalyan, has teamed with composer Thaman for the project. Nani described Bloody Romeo as a “very theatrical, stylish experience,” adding that Sujeeth has woven in wit so the action never feels one-note.

What has been shared so far suggests a change of pace from the love story: a stylised action ride first, then an all-ages romance. The order also lets Nani satisfy action fans before switching gears.

The Paradise box office, at a glance

Nani’s current theatrical release is still adding to its total. The Paradise collected Rs 93 lakh India net on Day 13 from 1,499 shows, according to Sacnilk, taking the India net figure to Rs 117.13 crore. The film’s India gross stands at Rs 138.10 crore, and overseas markets have contributed Rs 31.05 crore.

• Day 13 India net: Rs 93 lakh from 1,499 shows
• India net total: Rs 117.13 crore
• India gross: Rs 138.10 crore
• Overseas gross: Rs 31.05 crore
• Worldwide gross: Rs 169.15 crore

The theatrical response has been mixed, but crossing the Rs 169-crore mark globally is a reminder that a wide release can still deliver commercial mileage even when word of mouth is split.

Why this matters for fans

For an actor building momentum in action dramas, choosing an all-ages love story is a strategic reset. It can bring back viewers who skipped his recent intense films, especially families looking for a film that doesn’t need a content warning. The news also confirms that Nani is keeping his slate varied, rather than settling into one genre. For families, it is a signal to keep Nani on the radar for a watch-together option soon.

Source: The Times of India