‘Thandel’ Box Office Day 17: Naga Chaitanya-Sai Pallavi Starrer Gains Momentum with 14% Weekend Uptick
February 24, 2025: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s Thandel continues its theatrical run, witnessing a 13.73% growth on Sunday after a five-day slump. The Chandoo Mondeti directorial recorded an overall 22.78% occupancy in Telugu-language screenings on February 23, marking a steady comeback at the box office.
The film entered its third week on Friday, after accumulating ₹49.4 crore in its first week, but saw a sharp 77.13% drop in week 2, collecting ₹11.3 crore. However, Sunday’s 1.16 crore collection brought back some momentum.
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📌 Day 17 (Sunday): ₹1.16 crore
📌 Day 16 (Saturday): ₹1.02 crore
💰 Total Net Collection (India): ₹63.48 crore
The film has also performed decently in overseas markets, grossing ₹11.15 crore internationally and ₹71.85 crore in India, bringing its total worldwide gross to ₹83 crore.
As per industry reports, Netflix has acquired the OTT rights for ₹40 crore, and the film is expected to premiere online between March 7 and March 14. However, an official announcement regarding the digital release date is yet to be made.
Based on a real-life story, Thandel narrates the gripping tale of a fisherman from Srikakulam who is captured by Pakistani forces after inadvertently crossing maritime borders.
The film boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Prakash Belawadi, Divya Pillai, Rao Ramesh, Karunakaran, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Kalpa Latha, Kalyani Natarajan, and Parvateesam.
With a strong weekend surge, Thandel has a chance to sustain momentum, especially if word-of-mouth continues to draw audiences. While its box office numbers dipped in the second week, its OTT release buzz and overseas success could help it achieve a successful final run.
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