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After facing a series of box office setbacks, Naga Chaitanya’s latest Telugu romantic action thriller, Thandel, has made a remarkable comeback, debuting on February 7. The movie has generated significant buzz and has emerged as a promising start for the actor.
Thandel marks the reunion of Naga Chaitanya and actress Sai Pallavi, following their successful collaboration in Love Story, which remains Chaitanya’s only solo hit since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Box Office Collection Day 1
As per industry tracker Sacnilk, Thandel had a solid opening, raking in ₹10 crore on its first day. Of this, the Telugu version of the movie earned ₹9.8 crore, with additional earnings of ₹15 lakh from the Hindi version and ₹5 lakh from Tamil.
Despite high expectations and creating a strong pre-release buzz, Thandel did not surpass Naga Chaitanya’s career-best opening. Love Story (2021) continues to hold the record, grossing ₹10.50 crore on its opening day.
On Day 1, the film enjoyed a 53.58% Telugu occupancy, with its Hindi occupancy at 9.13%.
Box Office Estimates
According to T2BLive, Thandel’s business in the Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) is estimated at ₹27.50 crore, which includes ₹10.50 crore from the Nizam area. The rest of India contributed ₹3.50 crore, while the overseas business is pegged at ₹6 crore, bringing the total worldwide theatrical business to ₹37 crore.
To be classified as a box office hit, Thandel needs to reach a ₹38 crore share or a gross collection of ₹60+ crore globally.
About Thandel
The movie revolves around the struggles of fishermen from Srikakulam, who, during a regular fishing trip, accidentally drift into Pakistani waters. The gripping action-drama delves into themes of love, revenge, courage, and patriotism.
Industry reports suggest that the filmmakers are optimistic about Thandel entering the 100-crore club and achieving massive success.
Directed by Chandu Mondeti and produced by Bunny Vasu under the Geetha Arts banner, the Telugu-language film also boasts music by Devi Sri Prasad. Tracks like Bujji Thalli and Highlessa Highlessa have gone viral, adding to the film’s popularity.
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