After a two-year gap, Naga Chaitanya has made a powerful comeback with ‘Thandel’, proving his dominance at the box office. Following his last film ‘Custody’, Chaitanya is now enjoying massive success with this gripping drama, which has managed to hold its ground despite clashes with Tamil and Bollywood releases.

‘Thandel’ Continues Its Box Office Reign

Directed by Chandu Mondeti, ‘Thandel’ hit theatres on February 7 and opened to a strong response. Featuring Sai Pallavi alongside Naga Chaitanya, the film saw an impressive first weekend. More importantly, it passed the Monday test—a crucial indicator of a film’s long-term success.

Tuesday Box Office Update: Slight Drop but Strong Hold

• Monday (Day 4): The film earned ₹4.5 crore at the domestic box office.
• Tuesday (Day 5): Collections saw a slight dip, earning ₹3.50 crore, which is still a decent figure for a non-holiday weekday.

‘Thandel’ Box Office Collection Breakdown

Although ‘Thandel’ is performing exceptionally well in Telugu, it has struggled to gain traction in Hindi and Tamil markets. The bulk of its revenue has come from the Telugu-speaking audience.

‘Thandel’ Storyline: A Gripping Real-Life Inspired Drama

‘Thandel’ tells the powerful and emotional story of a group of fishermen led by Naga Chaitanya.

• While fishing near the coastal waters of Gujarat, the fishermen unknowingly cross into Pakistani territory.
• They are captured and imprisoned in Pakistani jails, where they face harsh conditions.
• The film showcases their struggles and fight for justice, bringing to light a true incident that highlights the plight of Indian fishermen in foreign waters.