Naga Chaitanya is basking in the success of his latest blockbuster, Thandel. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the film features Sai Pallavi as the female lead. In its opening weekend, the movie grossed over Rs. 60 crore, marking the fastest achievement in Chaitanya’s career.
Passing its first major test on Monday, a crucial working day, Thandel continued its strong run with impressive occupancies and packed houses. The film’s overwhelming response reaffirms that compelling content draws audiences to cinemas.
In the past 24 hours, approximately 73,000 tickets were booked on BookMyShow, and the film’s 4-day collections were estimated to be around a staggering Rs. 75 crore gross. An official announcement regarding the collections is awaited. Meanwhile, Thandel is well on its way to entering the Rs. 100 crore gross club, further boosting the makers’ confidence.