Hyderabad: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's second venture together Thandel has made a strong impact at the box office following its release on February 7. It is a romantic action thriller directed by Chandoo Mondeti. The film follows a gripping story based on the true events surrounding fishermen from Srikakulam who unknowingly drift into Pakistani waters during a routine fishing expedition.
Box Office Breakdown
According to Industry tracker Sacnilk, Thandel made an impressive Rs 11.5 crore on day 1, breaking Naga Chaitanya's previous records and marking his career-best opening. The film had strong support from the Telugu-speaking audience, with Rs 11.3 crore of the opening day collections coming from the Telugu market, and Rs 12 lakh and Rs 8 lakh from the Hindi and Tamil versions, respectively.
On day 2, Thandel grossed Rs 12.64 crore, witnessing a 9.91 percent increase in its earnings. With this, the total collections stand at Rs 24.14 crore in India.
Box Office Collection So Far
| Day | India Net Collection |
| Day 1 | Rs 11.5 Cr |
| Day 2 | Rs 12.64 Cr (Early Estimates) |
| Total | Rs 24.14 Cr |
Worldwide Collection
#BlockbusterThandel collects 𝟒𝟏.𝟐𝟎 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 in 2 days ❤️🔥
— Thandel (@ThandelTheMovie) February 9, 2025
𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮 >> 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝘂𝗴𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 🔥
A super strong day 3 loading 💥💥
Book your tickets for #Thandel now!
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As per the makers, Thandel is enjoying an impressive overseas journey. Going by the numbers shared on the official handle of the film on X, Thandel has grossed over Rs 41.20 crore worldwide in just two days.
Box Office Competition
The romantic actioner has been facing immense competition at the box office with Ajith Kumar starrer Vidaamuyarchi and Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan's Loveyapa. Despite the competition, Chay's film with Sai has been able to pull audiences. With positive word-of-mouth reviews, the film looks certain to continue its strong performance in the coming days.
About the Film and Star Cast
This music 🎼
— Thandel (@ThandelTheMovie) February 8, 2025
This pair 💕
Their love story ❤️
Witness The 'BLOCKBUSTER LOVE TSUNAMI' at your nearest cinemas ❤🔥
Book your tickets for DHULLAKOTTESE BLOCKBUSTER #Thandel now!
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Thandel is a gripping story of vengeance, love, and patriotism. Sai Pallavi rejoins Chaitanya after their first collaboration in Love Story in 2021. Sai is in a crucial role, while Chay plays the role of a fisherman stuck in an unusual circumstance. Apart from them, the film boasts of a powerful ensemble cast comprising Prakash Belawadi, Divya Pillai, Rao Ramesh, Karunakaran, Babloo Prithiveeraj, and Kishore Raju Vasishta in key roles. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad with songs like Bujji Thalli and Highlessa Highlessa already becoming chartbusters.
Box Office Data: Sacnilk and Thandel Makers
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