The pre-release event for Chandoo Mondeti’s film Thandel, featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, is scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on Sunday evening, with Allu Arjun serving as the chief guest. However, in a departure from typical practice, this event will not be accessible to the public.

Thandel pre-release to be a closed-door event

Thandel's pre-release event will be a private gathering. Reports indicate that the event was initially planned for Saturday but was rescheduled due to Allu Arjun's unavailability. On Sunday, the film's team announced via X (formerly Twitter) that they had chosen to conduct a private event, stating, “PLEASE NOTE: No public entry for today's #ThandelJaathara. Enjoy the ICONIC EVENT from the comfort of your homes.”

The announcement included a message that read, “Pushpa Raj x Thandel Raju. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances, the Iconic Thandel Jaathara will be a closed-door event. Public entry is not permitted. Watch the event live on your screens and enjoy it to the fullest.” While further details were not disclosed, sources suggest that the producers opted for a private event due to Arjun's involvement. Given his ongoing legal issues, public access to the event has been restricted.

Arjun is currently out on bail following his arrest related to a tragic incident during the premiere of his recent film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, in December, where a woman lost her life in a stampede. The actor attended the premiere at Sandhya Theatre, and police reported that he did not have the necessary permissions for his presence. His attendance resulted in a fatality and left a young boy in critical condition as fans surged forward to meet him.

In September of the previous year, the pre-release event for Devara: Part 1 was also cancelled due to an ‘uncontrollable crowd’ when fans breached barricades, necessitating the evacuation of the cast and crew. This incident occurred after the film's team was unable to secure an open-air venue for the event.

About Thandel

Produced by Bunny Vasu under the banner of Geetha Arts and presented by Allu Aravind, the father of Arjun, Thandel draws inspiration from a true event involving fishermen from Srikakulam who inadvertently entered Pakistani waters. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on February 7.

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