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Thandel On OTT: Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya starrer romantic drama is all set to make its digital premiere. The film opened to a mixed response from audiences and critics alike. Following the norm, Thandel is all set to make its OTT debut four weeks after the release on February 7.
Sharing on Instagram, Netflix wrote, “A journey across borders, a story beyond limits. Watch Thandel, out 7 March on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam!” Fans of the movie have expressed anticipation with the announcement.
Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, is directed by Chandoo Mondeti. In a conversation with ANI, he said, Thandel means the captain of the ship, the one who leads the entire crew. “This film is based on a true story. My character Raju is Thandel, who is the leader of the group.” The story revolves around the experience of the fishermen, who accidentally drifted into Pakistani waters during one of their trips.
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Throwing more light on his character and the plot of the film, he added, “The fishermen unfortunately in one of the trips drift off into Pakistan waters and are caught by the coast guard and put into Pakistan jail for a year and a half. So, it is their journey throughout and how they come out of this situation. Through all these layers there is a beautiful love story. This is the journey of my character.” On sharing his working experience with Sai Pallavi, he shared, “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.” 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.
