Thandel OTT release: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi‘s hit film ‘Thandel’ is now set for its OTT release after a successful run at the box office.
The romantic drama Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, hit theaters with a mix of praise and criticism from both audiences and film critics after its release on February 7, 2025. This romantic drama is directed by Chandoo Mondeti. Now, Netflix has surprised audiences by announcing the film’s OTT release.
Thandel OTT release
‘Thandel’ will be released on Netflix on March 7 in multiple languages. The platform wrote, “A journey across borders, a story beyond limits. Watch Thandel, out 7 March on Netflix in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam!” The news sparked enthusiasm among fans by the announcement.
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About Thandel
Raju (Naga Chaitanya) falls in love with a girl named Bujji (Sai Pallavi) in Thandel. Before their marriage, she fears for his safety and asks him to stop fishing. However, Raju ignores her concerns and sets out to sea. A powerful storm throws his boat off course, leading to his capture by Pakistani authorities. The story is based on his struggle to survive and get back home.
Thandel: Inspired by Real Events
The film is based on a real-life incident involving fishermen from Srikakulam who accidentally drifted into Pakistani waters while on a fishing trip to Gujarat. At the time, GPS was not widely used, and many fishermen accidentally drifted across borders.
After months of uncertainty, the fishermen were finally released in early 2002. Though they returned home, the experience changed their lives forever.
Cast
The film features Naga Chaitanya as Raju and Sai Pallavi as Satya in lead roles. Apart from Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, the film also stars Prakash Belawadi, Aadukalam Naren, Karunakaran, and Kalpalatha in key roles.
Thandel box office report
According to reports from Sacnilk, Thandel amassed an impressive Rs 88.25 crore in global earnings, with Rs 65.49 crore at the domestic market. However, according to the film’s makers, it earned over ₹100 crore worldwide. The official social media account of Thandel reinforced this achievement on February 16, celebrating the film’s success with a special announcement. Declaring it a “blockbuster love tsunami.” The romantic drama thus marks Chaitanya’s first-ever film to enter the ₹100 crore club.