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Thandel featuring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi hit the big screens on February 7 and opened to a decent response. The film is based on real-life incidents wherein fishermen were drifted away in Pakistan waters. To celebrate the success of the movie, the lead actors visited the Tirupati Balaji temple.
Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, along with the film’s director Chandoo Mondeti and producer Allu Aravind, visited the famous Tirupati temple on Thursday to seek blessings from Lord Venkateswara for their latest film, Thandel, which had a massive opening at the box office. A large crowd gathered at the temple, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars.
Dressed in traditional outfits, the team was spotted posing for pictures, with red cloth draped around their shoulders. Earlier, Naga Chaitanya had shared his experience of working with Sai Pallavi and praised her energy on screen. “It’s been a great experience. Working with Pallavi is always a pleasure as she brings so much energy to the screen. She complements my performance in so many ways, so it has been a wonderful experience,” the actor told ANI.
Thandel opened to a staggering ₹11.5 crore at the domestic market. The movie mainted the strong pace over the first weekend and minted a total of ₹35.13 crore. In the seven day theatrical run, the movie has collected ₹49 crore.
The story of Thandel revolves around the experience of fishermen who accidentally drifted into Pakistani waters during one of their trips. Produced by Bunny Vasu under the prestigious Geetha Arts banner, with Allu Aravind presenting it, Thandel marks Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s second on-screen project, following their hit film Love Story. The film was released on February 7.
(With inputs from agencies)
