Thandel is an upcoming Telugu action film, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles.The film is directed by Chandoo Mondeti, who previously worked with Naga Chaitanya in Premam and Savyasachi.
Thandel marks the second collaboration of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, after the 2021 musical romantic-drama Love Story.
The film is based on a real-life incident, where a group of Indian fishermen were captured by the Pakistani navy and imprisoned in Karachi.
Naga Chaitanya plays the role of Thandel Raju, a brave and patriotic fisherman who refuses to give up his identity and dignity in the face of torture and humiliation.Sai Pallavi plays the role of Rajulamma, his love interest and the anchor of his life.
The film is produced by GA 2 Pictures, and presented by Allu Aravind.The film has a high production value, with a budget of around 55 crores, which is the highest for Naga Chaitanya’s career.
The film’s music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, who is known for his energetic and catchy tunes.
Thandel film’s shooting is in the final stages, and the makers have recently erected a huge set of a Pakistani jail in the BHEL area of Hyderabad.The set is said to be very realistic and detailed, and the scenes involving Naga Chaitanya’s captivity and interrogation are being shot there.The film’s team is planning to wrap up the shoot in the next few days, and then move on to the post-production work.
The film is expected to release in October 2024, during the Dussehra festival.The film’s teaser was released on January 6, 2024, and received a positive response from the audience and critics.
The teaser showed the grandeur and intensity of the film, and also gave a glimpse of the chemistry between Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi.The film’s tagline is “The one who anchors his crew, his love, and his people; and won’t care to sacrifice his life.”
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