Thandel OTT release date: When and where to watch Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer survival drama online

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The Telugu survival drama called Thandel was first shown in theaters on February 7, 2025. It’s directed by Chandoo Mondeti and features Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi as leads. The movie earned favorable responses at the box office. Now, viewers can look forward to enjoying it on television screens.

When and where to watch Thandel

As per OTTPlay’s report, it appears that the movie ‘Thandel’, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, might start streaming on Netflix from March 14th. Yet, the production team has not officially confirmed this release date as of now.

Official trailer and plot of Thandel

In the town of Thandel, it’s Naga Chaitanya’s character, Raju, who finds himself smitten with Bujji, played by Sai Pallavi. Prior to their marriage, Bujji expresses her fears about the perils of fishing and urges him to abandon the practice. Disregarding her apprehensions, Raju sets sail on a journey. A fierce storm causes his boat to deviate from its course and ultimately results in his capture by Pakistani authorities. The movie chronicles Raju’s fight for survival and his determined efforts to make it back home.

Drawing from real-life occurrences, Thandel’s narrative recounts the harrowing experience of Srikakulam fishermen who accidentally ventured into Pakistan’s territorial waters. In the year 2000, a 21-year-old named Chodipilli Musalayya relocated to Gujarat for employment opportunities. At that time, fishermen didn’t have GPS and frequently drifted across borders unintentionally. One fateful night, their boats were encircled by the Pakistani Coast Guard who then detained them.

After spending a year filled with doubt, the authorities eventually freed them in February 2002. With their harrowing ordeal etched into their memories, Musalayya and his fishing companions made their way back home.

Cast and crew of Thandel

Thandel is overseen by director Chandoo Mondeti, who also co-wrote the screenplay along with Kartheek Theeda. The movie is financed by Bunny Vasu, while Shamdat Sainudeen manages the cinematography. Naveen Nooli takes care of editing and Devi Sri Prasad provides the music score.

In this film, Naga Chaitanya stars as Raju, opposite Sai Pallavi as Satya in the main roles. Prakash Belawadi portrays a Pakistani warden, while Aadukalam Naren assumes the character of Chittha. Divya Pillai is cast as Chandra, and Karunakaran plays Murali. Babloo Prithiveeraj takes on the role of Satya’s father, with Kalpa Latha portraying Raju’s mother. The cast also includes Charandeep as Suribabu, Kalyani Natarajan, Parvateesam, and Mahesh Achanta in various roles.

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2025-02-28 09:38