Naga Chaitanya starrer, Thandel that released on February 7 has joined the Rs 100 crore globally in ten days. It’s a significant milestone for Chaitanya, as Thandel is his first film to cross the mark. Based on true events, the film is based on an incident from 2018 about fishermen in Srikakulam.
Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, this film has been dubbed in two languages (Tamil and Hindi) from its original in Telugu. The Telugu version has gained maximum profits. It made more than Rs 3 crore on its second Sunday with an overall collection of nearly Rs 60 crore in India. Global collections soar at over Rs 100 crore.
This coveted figure has a preceding budget of Rs 75 crores. Thandel is based on a real-life incident about fishermen who accidentally drifted into foreign waters of Pakistan. The essence of the film lies in the romantic trope between Chaitanya and Sai’s characters.
A landmark film for Sai Pallavi, the film has a 6.9 IMDb rating. She was placed in India’s 30 under 30 by the Forbes Magazine, the only person from the film industry on the list. The film received the maximum collection from Andhra Pradesh-Telangana region on day ten alone of Rs 3.25 crore according to Sacnilk reports. Occupancy rates range from 30 to 35% for Telugu screenings with nearly 90% occupancy rate in Mumbai overall.
Thandel’s remarkable box office success not only marks a significant milestone for Naga Chaitanya but also underscores the film’s narrative rooted in a real-life incident. The movie’s universal appeal, bolstered by its multilingual release and the compelling performances of Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi, Rao Ramesh and Prakash Belawadi which has resonated with audiences worldwide. Crossing the ₹100 crore mark within just 10 days is a testament to its storyline and emotional core. As Thandel continues its triumphant run, it sets a new benchmark for Telugu cinema, solidifying its place as a memorable cinematic achievement.