India, Sept. 24 -- The Paradise box office collection day 1: Srikanth Odela's Nani-starrer The Paradise was released in theatres this Thursday with paid premieres on Wednesday. The film, which received an A-rating from the CBFC, has still become Nani's biggest opener. It has beaten the openings of his previous films, Dasara, HIT: The Third Case and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.

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According to the trade website Sacnilk, The Paradise has collected Rs.31.04 crore net in India on its opening day, as of 8 PM. It showed an occupancy of 46.8% from 8639 shows. The film has fared best in Telugu, followed by Hindi, and has brought in the lowest coll...