Thandel Opens Strong with ₹21.27 Crore Worldwide on Day 1

Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's romantic thriller marks the actor's career-best opening day gross, fueled by strong audience response.

Thandel, directed by Chandoo Mondeti and starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, grossed ₹21.27 crore worldwide on its opening day.
The film earned ₹10 crore net in India, with ₹9.8 crore from Telugu audiences, and achieved $400,000 in the US market.
Thandel's day-one performance surpassed Chaitanya's previous films, including Custody and Love Story, making it his highest-grossing opener to date.
The movie tells the story of fishermen from Srikakulam who accidentally drift into Pakistani waters, blending themes of love, courage, and patriotism.
Produced by Geetha Arts and featuring music by Devi Sri Prasad, Thandel has received mixed reviews but benefited from strong pre-release buzz and audience turnout.