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Naga Chaitanya's 'Thandel' Celebrates 1 Year of Blockbuster Success & True Story

Actor Naga Chaitanya expressed gratitude as his superhit film 'Thandel' marked its one-year anniversary. The film, directed by Chandoo Mondeti, stars Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi and is based on a remarkable true story. It depicts the ordeal of Indian fishermen from Andhra Pradesh who were captured by Pakistani authorities and imprisoned for 22 years. Producers and the production house joined in celebrating the film's blockbuster success and its powerful narrative.

Key Points: Thandel Completes 1 Year: Naga Chaitanya's Gratitude Note

  • Film completes one year of release
  • Based on true story of Indian fishermen
  • Featured Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi
  • Celebrated by production house and producers
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Naga Chaitanya says 'Thank you' as his superhit film 'Thandel' completes one year

Naga Chaitanya thanks fans as his hit film 'Thandel', based on a true story of fishermen imprisoned in Pakistan, completes one year since release.

"1 year for #Thandel thank you all for making this special - Naga Chaitanya"

Hyderabad, Feb 7

Actor Naga Chaitanya on Saturday chose to pen a note of gratitude on the occasion of his superhit film 'Thandel' completing one year of its release.

Taking to his X timeline to pen the post, Naga Chaitanya wrote, "1 year for #Thandel thank you all for making this special, sending out love to the entire team :) #Dhullakotteyala."

Geetha Arts, the popular production house, for its part wrote, "1 Year of the Epic Win of Raju's Freedom, Satya's Struggle, and Their Incredible Love Story. 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙁𝙤𝙧 #Thandel. Celebrating Love, Life, and Blockbuster Success, with Gratitude to Everyone. #1YearForBBThandel."

Well known producer Bunny Vas too penned a note on the occasion. He wrote, "Dhullakottesaam! It's been 1 year since our #ThandelRaju and Bujji Thalli #Satya received your love. This is a truly special film, and as promised, we delivered a BLOCKBUSTER for our Yuvasamrat @chay_akkineni garu. Thanks to our director @chandoomondeti, @Sai_Pallavi92, @ThisIsDSP."

For the unaware, 'Thandel' was a film that was directed by Chandoo Mondeti and which featured actors Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead. The film was based on a true story in which Indian fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were taken prisoners by Pakistan authorities and imprisoned for 22 years.

Producer Allu Aravind, in one of the film's pre release events had said, "This true story happened in (a place) nearby Vizag, in a small village. People had gone to Gujarat for fishing for 30 days. Unfortunately, due to some weather problem, they crossed the international borders and suddenly they realised that Pakistan people had caught them and taken them to jail. They were there for 22 years. Their families in the village -- how they suffered, how they rose to bring them back, and what their struggle was -- this is the story of the film."

He had added, "I was inspired by 10 lines of the story and we approached those 20 people who stayed in the Pakistan jails, took rights from all of them. Though somebody has written the story, it took nine months to develop it and bring a proper narration to me, and when he gave the narration to me, I was flat on the floor."

- IANS

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Rohit P
Congrats to the entire team! The film did justice to a real-life tragedy that many of us had forgotten. It's important to remember the sacrifices of our common people. Naga Chaitanya really stepped up his game for this role.
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David E
Watched this on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai. As someone not from India, it was a moving introduction to a chapter of history I knew nothing about. The human story transcends borders. Well made.
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Anjali F
While the film's heart was in the right place, I felt the second half dragged a bit with too many songs. The core story of the fishermen's ordeal and the families' wait was strong enough without the extra commercial elements. Still, a good attempt.
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Karthik V
Dhullakotteyala! 🎉 The BGM by DSP still gives me chills. It's more than just a film; it's a tribute to the resilience of our coastal communities. Hope the real-life heroes and their families are doing well now.
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Sarah B
The fact that they took rights from all 20 people who lived through this is commendable. Shows respect for the real victims. A blockbuster with a conscience.

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