Nani Even before the release of *The Paradise*, there was a lot of discussion about whether Nani could make it to the top tier of Tollywood stars.
With the film's huge buzz and Nani's unique look and acting style, along with the film's massive mass appeal, *The Paradise* opened strongly and became Nani's best opening so far.
However, the film received mixed reviews and divided opinions.
Because of this, many in the industry and trade started doubting the whole idea of placing Nani in the top tier.
Still, thanks to Nani's reputation, *The Paradise* performed well despite the mixed feedback.
Interestingly, after the film's mixed response, Nani shared his thoughts on social media.He openly accepted both the praise and criticism and said he took all the feedback seriously.This was a great move.
Even though Nani openly acknowledged the mixed reactions on social media, it didn't affect the film's box office numbers in the first week.
This helped the film's team hold a press meet.All of this shows how much the audience trusts Nani.The film did well during its first weekend, and the trust people have in Nani played a big part in its success.
At the same time, there were some comparisons between *The Paradise* and other films, with people trying to question Nani's standing.
But one thing is clear: many movie lovers and fans believe that Nani's credibility is more important than any category in Tollywood.
Even though *The Paradise* has its flaws, audiences are still willing to watch it at least once.
This itself shows the level of trust Nani has built with moviegoers.
Looking ahead, Nani needs to choose films that match the trust he has earned.
Credibility takes time to build, but can be lost with the wrong choices.Nani has already shown that his credibility goes beyond box office numbers.If he keeps making strong and entertaining films, there's no doubt that this trust will only grow stronger.
