Naga Chaitanya has finally scored a success with Thandel after struggling with disasters like Thank You and Custody.
Despite mixed reviews, the film has performed well, giving him a much-needed break. This success didn’t come easy—Chaitanya worked hard for over a year, perfecting the dialect and body language for his role.
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Sai Pallavi’s presence also played a crucial role in attracting audiences to theaters. The makers put in a lot of effort in promotions to bring audiences to theaters. But all’s well that ends well.
The Akkineni family is overjoyed with this success. Fans have waited a long time for a solo hit from Chaitanya, and Thandel has finally delivered.
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With a gross of over 70 crores, it is on track to cross 100 crores (according to producer numbers)—a first for the Akkineni camp. Even Nagarjuna, who hasn’t achieved this milestone himself, is visibly proud of his son.
Now, the real challenge begins. This victory comes with added pressure.
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Chay must capitalize on this momentum and not take it for granted.
If an average film like Thandel, with its mixed talk, can achieve such numbers with the help of publicity, Sai Pallavi, and a boost from producers, a well-crafted project could take him even further. He can no longer afford to take things lightly or stick to safe, comfort-zone projects.
Naga Chaitanya must be extremely careful with his next steps. His past disasters like Thank You and Custody show what happens when a film fails to generate curiosity right from its initial stages. The film should look exciting from the announcement stage itself so that it can build on the hype until its release.
Thandel has given him a decent comeback, but he must now make smart choices. The only way forward is to work with talented directors and compelling scripts.
His next film, a modernized version of Tenali Ramakrishna with Chandoo Mondeti, sounds promising, but its execution will be key. He also seems to have a film with Boyapati Srinu.
