Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel becomes his career’s biggest opener, collects Rs 17 crores on day 1

The film’s theatrical share stood at approximately Rs 12 crores, making it his first-ever double-digit share as a solo lead.

Hyderabad: Naga Chaitanya’s latest film, Thandel, has become the highest opener of his career, collecting around Rs 17 crores worldwide on its first day.

The film’s theatrical share stood at approximately Rs 12 crores, making it his first-ever double-digit share as a solo lead.

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Apart from Naga Chaitanya’s star power, the presence of Sai Pallavi has also contributed to the film’s strong opening, as she is known for her massive fan following. Director Chandoo Mondeti, who previously delivered the blockbuster Karthikeya 2, is another factor behind the film’s impressive performance.

The romantic thriller is based on the true story of a fisherman who accidentally drifts into Pakistani waters and is arrested.

Produced by Bunny Vas under Geetha Arts banner, the film’s music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad (DSP), and the supporting cast includes Divya Pillai, Rao Ramesh, Mahesh Achanta, Kalyani Natarajan, and Prakash Belawadi.