Thandel Worldwide Box Office Day 1: Naga Chaitanya Scores Career-Best Opener at ₹21.27 Crore

Chandoo Mondeti’s romantic drama headlines with Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, amassing strong collections on opening day.

February 8, 2025: Thandel Worldwide Box Office Collection:

Chandoo Mondeti’s Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, opened to strong box office numbers, grossing ₹21.27 crore worldwide on its first day. Producers celebrated this milestone by releasing posters on X (formerly Twitter), reading, “#BlockbusterThandel collects 21.27 CRORE GROSS WORLDWIDE on Day 1 with terrific response and word of mouth all over. A super strong Day 2 on cards.”

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The film garnered $400k from the US market, further cementing Chaitanya’s highest-opening film to date.

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Regional Breakdown of Collections:

• India Net Collection: ₹10 crore
• Telugu: ₹9.8 crore
• Tamil: ₹0.05 crore
• Hindi: ₹0.15 crore

The film reported an overall occupancy of 53.58% across India for the Telugu version, with a remarkable 71.10% occupancy for night shows. To provide context, Chaitanya’s earlier films, Custody and Love Story, earned ₹3.2 crore and ₹6.9 crore respectively on their opening days.

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About Thandel

Presented by Allu Aravind and produced by Bunny Vas under Geetha Arts, Thandel is Naga Chaitanya’s most ambitious film to date. The movie narrates a gripping tale of love and survival, centered on two lovers from a fishing village in Srikakulam. Chaitanya’s character, Raju, becomes a Thandel (fishing captain) during a fateful expedition to Gujarat, while Sai Pallavi’s Satya remains his emotional anchor.

The film draws inspiration from real-life events involving fishermen accidentally drifting into Pakistani waters and facing imprisonment, which adds a layer of authenticity to its narrative.

Audience and Critical Response:

While Thandel has garnered mixed reviews from critics, its engaging storyline and performances have found resonance with the audience, creating positive buzz for its weekend run.

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