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.”
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.
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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