Hyderabad: Telugu star Naga Chaitanya, after facing a series of box office setbacks, makes a powerful comeback with his latest romantic action thriller, Thandel. The film, which hit theatres on February 7, has received positive responses from both critics and audiences, marking a much-needed success for the actor. Reuniting with actor Sai Pallavi after their hit film Love Story, Chaitanya once again strikes a chord with viewers, particularly in the Telugu market.
- Thandel Box Office Collection Day 1
According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Thandel earned an estimated Rs 10 crore on its opening day. The Telugu version brought in Rs 9.8 crore, while the Hindi version contributed Rs 0.15 crore, and the Tamil version earned Rs 0.05 crore. The film recorded an impressive 53.58% occupancy for Telugu screenings, with night shows seeing the highest turnout at 71.10%. The Hindi and Tamil versions, however, underperformed with only 9.13% and 9.08% occupancy, respectively.
- Budget and Box Office Predictions
Made with an estimated budget of Rs 75 to 80 crores, Thandel is expected to enter the Rs 100 crore club, as per trade analysts. The strong opening and positive word of mouth suggest that the film will continue to perform well in the coming days.
- About Thandel