India, Sept. 28 -- The Paradise box office collection day 5: Nani's The Paradise was awaited by many, and the period action drama arrived in theatres after much delay. Nani's starpower among the Telugu audience and the hype for the film ensured that the film had a grand opening, but the film saw a dip in the next few days. Monday is a crucial test for the film- has it passed or failed? Let's find out.

The Paradise was released on Friday with paid previews opening on Thursday. The film brought in Rs.11.60 crore from evening premieres alone on Thursday and Rs.34.65 crore on Friday, its opening day. The film registered a Rs.46.25 crore opening, the highest in Nani's career. On Friday, the film saw a shocking dip, collecting Rs.14.90 crore. ...