Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's Telugu film Thandel, released on February 7, has garnered positive reviews. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, with music by Devi Sri Prasad, the film impresses with its emotional depth. Proud father Nagarjuna shared his excitement on social media, praising Chaitanya and the entire team. Thandel is based on a real 2018 incident involving detained fishermen.
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