‘Thandel’ Box Office Day 14: Naga Chaitanya’s Film Crosses ₹60 Crore in India, Crosses ₹100 Worldwide

Despite a Dip in Weekday Earnings, ‘Thandel’ Maintains Stronghold in Telugu Market

February 21, 2025: Naga Chaitanya’s ‘Thandel’ has surpassed the ₹60 crore mark at the box office within two weeks of release. The romantic thriller, which started with a strong opening, has seen fluctuating numbers, with weekday collections declining steadily.

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🔹 Box Office Performance (All Languages)

• Day 1 (Friday): ₹11.5 crore
• Day 2 (Saturday): ₹12.1 crore
• Day 3 (Sunday): ₹12.75 crore
• Day 4 (Monday): ₹4.5 crore (64.71% drop)
• Day 10 (Second Saturday): ₹3.1 crore (+29.17% from previous day)
• Day 14 (Thursday): ₹0.56 crore
• 📊 Total (Week 2): ₹60.51 crore

🔹 Factors Impacting Performance:

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✅ Strong Word-of-Mouth in Telugu Market – The film has resonated well with the audience, particularly in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana.
✅ Impressive Production Quality – Stunning cinematography, music, and choreography have been widely praised.
❌ Decline in Weekday Collections – The second week saw a steady dip, with occupancy rates reducing in night shows.
❌ Limited Performance in Hindi & Tamil Markets – The film’s reception outside the Telugu belt has been lukewarm.
❌ New Releases Entering the Race – Competition from upcoming titles could impact its third-week earnings.

🔹 What’s Next?

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As ‘Thandel’ enters its third week, industry analysts believe the film could touch the ₹75 crore mark depending on its weekend performance. Its long-term box office fate will depend on how well it sustains against new releases.

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