Thandel, featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, premiered in theaters on February 7. The film received favorable reviews and has been performing admirably at the box office. In response to the enthusiastic reception, Naga Chaitanya’s father, esteemed actor Nagarjuna, expressed his admiration for his son's performance on social media and extended his congratulations to the entire team for the film's success.

Nagarjuna praises Naga Chaitanya

Nagarjuna recently posted a photograph with Chaitanya on his X account, expressing his pride with the following message: “Dear @chay_akkineni, I am immensely proud of you, my son! I have witnessed your determination to push boundaries, confront challenges, and dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to your craft. Thandel is not merely another film; it stands as a testament to your unwavering passion, your bold aspirations, and your diligent efforts. (flower, star, and red heart emoticons)”

He further remarked, “To all the Akkineni fans—your unwavering support has been akin to that of family, and the success of Thandel belongs to you as much as it does to us. Thank you for your boundless love and support! My heartfelt gratitude.”

He expressed his congratulations to the team by stating: “A heartfelt thank you to #AlluAravind garu and @TheBunnyVas, congratulations to the incredibly talented @Sai_Pallavi92 who continues to impress, the brilliant @ThisIsDSP who excels, the Rising Star director @chandoomondeti, and the exceptional #Thandel team for creating this unforgettable moment!”

Chaitanya shared his father's commendation on his own account, adding in the caption: “Thank you, naana. Your recognition is the true measure of my success :)”.

About Thandel

Chandoo Mondeti's Thandel marks the most significant debut for Chaitanya. The narrative is inspired by a real-life event involving fishermen from Srikakulam who inadvertently entered Pakistani waters and were subsequently detained. In the film, Chaitanya portrays Raju, a fisherman appointed as thandel (the captain of a fishing vessel) prior to a fishing expedition off the coast of Gujarat. Pallavi plays his beloved Satya, affectionately referred to as bujji thalli (dear one) by him.

The official X page for Thandel reported that the film garnered over ₹41.20 crore in gross revenue within just two days of its release.

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