
Naga Chaitanya has been struggling to find a hit for a while now.
After the average success of Bangarraju, he hasn’t had a single successful film. Movies like Thank You and Custody were disasters, and his role in Laal Singh Chaddha alongside Aamir Khan also became a target for trolls.
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The only relief for him was his Amazon Prime Video web series Dhootha, which was well-received.
His upcoming project with director Chandoo Mondeti, Thandel, has generated significant anticipation.
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While no previous film of Naga Chaitanya has sparked much curiosity, Thandel feels different. There seems to be a genuine sentiment that Naga Chaitanya should succeed big time with Thandel.
Produced by Geetha Arts under Allu Aravind’s banner and presented by Bunny Vas, it is the highest-budget film in Naga Chaitanya’s career. The film is set to release on February 7, with the trailer expected on January 28.
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Bunny Vasu raised expectations by tweeting, “Passed with distinction. Allu Aravind sir from Allu University even handed over the certificate.” He also shared a picture from the editing room, which excited Naga Chaitanya’s fans.
But what does Thandel need to achieve to be considered a success at the box office?
Based on reports and trade expectations, Thandel needs to collect at least 100 crores worldwide to be considered a success.
Additionally, it must perform well in the Hindi market, as the makers have emphasized that the story deserves pan-India attention. Only if these targets are met can Thandel be declared to have passed with distinction at the box office.