
Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel, directed by Chandoo Mondeti, is gearing up for a grand pan-India release across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The film, featuring Sai Pallavi as the female lead, is a romantic action drama inspired by real-life incidents from Srikakulam.
With a reported budget of ₹90-100 crore, Thandel stands as the most expensive project in Naga Chaitanya’s career.
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Today, the Tamil trailer was unveiled, but the response has been just about okay. However, the songs by DSP have impressed with Tamil versions of the songs too sounding equally good as Telugu.
Tamil audiences, who have seen numerous films steeped in love, pathos, tragedy, and deep emotions, don’t seem to find Thandel particularly novel. Over the decades, Tamil cinema has delivered many heart-wrenching love stories, making it difficult for a Telugu film to stand out.
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They also don’t connect with films that deal with India Vs Pakistan rivalry.
With a breakeven target of ₹50 crore in worldwide share, Thandel must perform well across all markets, including Tamil Nadu. The film is slated for a wide release in Tamil, securing a good number of screens and shows.
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Now, the big question remains—will Tamil audiences embrace Thandel, or will it struggle to leave a mark in a market already known for emotional storytelling?
The Tamil box office verdict will be crucial for Naga Chaitanya’s ambitious pan-India dream.