Thandel on OTT: Netizens review Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s survival drama after its digital debut

Today marks the digital premiere of “Thandel,” starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi. This movie, directed by Chandoo Mondeti, is inspired by a true event that struck a chord with audiences. Now, it’s available for streaming on Netflix! Despite having already seen it in theaters, fans can’t help but rewatch it online. Since this morning, Twitter has been abuzz with reactions to its release on digital platforms.

In the heat of the moment, I couldn’t help but notice a striking resemblance between Chay and Akkineni Nageswara Rao during a certain scene. Moreover, I was utterly impressed by Naga Chaitanya’s performance throughout that scene, deeming him an evergreen hero. Lastly, his acting in Thandel left me in absolute awe.

However, another online user gave Thandel a 3 out of 5 rating, commending its powerful storytelling based on a real-life event. They admired the impactful emotional scenes and well-crafted songs. Furthermore, they also complimented Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya for their convincing performances.

This reviewer noted that Thandel is an enjoyable love story, particularly strong in its emotional and intimate scenes between the main characters. However, it seemed to lose some of its impact when delving into other plotlines. The individual praised the performances of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, stating that they kept the film engaging throughout. Additionally, the reviewer highlighted DSP’s music as a significant aspect that added appeal to the movie.

The user additionally mentioned that they found DSP’s latest compositions to be particularly impressive. Yet, they expressed concern over some parts that felt prolonged due to poor writing and a leisurely storyline pace.

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Thandel is created by Chandoo Mondeti, both in direction and scriptwriting, with Kartheek Theeda contributing to its storyline. In the main roles, we see Naga Chaitanya as Raju and Sai Pallavi as Satya. Prakash Belawadi assumes the character of a Pakistani prison guard, while Aadukalam Naren appears as Chittha. Divya Pillai plays Chandra, and Karunakaran steps into the role of Murali.

In this production, Babloo Prithiveeraj portrays Satya’s father, while Kalpa Latha takes on the role of Raju’s mother. Charandeep brings complexity to the ensemble by playing Suribabu.

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2025-03-07 08:08