Thandel: Has Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s sea-action film been postponed? Here’s what we know

Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming sea-action romantic drama Thandel is one of the most anticipated releases in the Telugu actor’s career. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the film has been in production for a while, with the makers initially announcing a release date of December 20, 2024. However, according to the latest reports, the film’s release might be pushed to 2025.

Thandel pushed due to December box office clash?

Reports suggest that Tollywood is gearing up for major releases at the end of this year. With Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, Ram Charan’s Game Changer, and Vishnu Manchu’s period fantasy drama Kannappa all set for December releases, it is speculated that the makers of Thandel may push its release to 2025. An official announcement from the team is expected soon.

Thandel has a tragic climax?

Recently, rumours have been circulating on social media about the possible climax of the Naga Chaitanya-starrer. According to buzz, Thandel will have a tragic ending, with Sai Pallavi's character passing away in the film.

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According to reports, Thandel revolves around a fisherman who accidentally crosses into international waters and is arrested by Pakistani authorities. How he fights to return to the love of his life forms the central plot of the film. 

Sai Pallavi's role is believed to bring a crucial twist to the love story, which begins with a conflict between Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's characters and forms the core drama in Thandel.

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Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, Thandel features music by National Award-winning composer Devi Sri Prasad. The action drama is being produced by Bunny Vas on a budget of Rs 55 crore, according to reports.

Earlier, it was announced that Netflix had purchased the digital rights for the upcoming sea action romantic film for a whopping Rs 40 crore. This makes it officially the largest amount spent on any Naga Chaitanya film for an OTT deal to date. The film will be available for streaming on the OTT platform after its theatrical release.

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