Thandel
- 2025
- 2h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
4.5K
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An action drama about a fisherman in Srikakulam who gets caught by the Pakistan forces in international waters.An action drama about a fisherman in Srikakulam who gets caught by the Pakistan forces in international waters.An action drama about a fisherman in Srikakulam who gets caught by the Pakistan forces in international waters.
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Reviewers say 'Thandel' is an emotionally charged film with a strong focus on romance, patriotism, and real-life struggles. Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's performances are praised for their chemistry and emotional depth. The music by Devi Sri Prasad and Shamdat's cinematography are noted for enhancing the film's impact. However, some criticize the pacing, predictability, and certain unrealistic scenes. The portrayal of the Pakistani jailer and political elements receive mixed reactions. Despite these issues, many find the film engaging and worth watching.
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Story lineup drives everything .As, the movie is based on true event . Average performance by Naga Chaitanya and Over action by Sai pallavi , One time Watcher , not so necessary dance bits planned for Sai pallavi just to elevate , but didn't work . Andhra Film makers now realized the pain for the ill treating the dialecs of any region . Till Telangana achieved statehood every Andhra Film maker criticized Telangana dialect , now when Andhra dialecs are treated small or neglected they are feeling the pain .
Felt like it could be directed even better . Any other female lead other than Sai Pallavi would have been better inplace of this role .
Felt like it could be directed even better . Any other female lead other than Sai Pallavi would have been better inplace of this role .
After a long hiatus, N. C. (Raju) makes a strong comeback with Thandel, choosing a compelling script , engaging narrative, a well-executed screenplay, and a gripping performance.
The film's screenplay is seamless, keeping the audience invested throughout. Credit goes to the writers for crafting a story that flows effortlessly without any lag. The casting is spot-on, with every actor bringing depth to their characters.
A special mention to S. P. (Satya), who once again delivers a stellar performance. Her portrayal of the character is brilliant, and her dance sequences are a visual delight. As always, she captivates with her presence and effortless grace.
The music and songs blend harmoniously with the storyline, enhancing the emotional depth and adding to the film's immersive experience. Every track complements the narrative, making the musical journey just as engaging as the story itself.
Overall, Thandel is a heart-touching film that deserves to be experienced on the big screen. With a well-crafted script, strong performances, and an emotionally resonant story, it stands out as a cinematic triumph. Definitely worth watching!
The film's screenplay is seamless, keeping the audience invested throughout. Credit goes to the writers for crafting a story that flows effortlessly without any lag. The casting is spot-on, with every actor bringing depth to their characters.
A special mention to S. P. (Satya), who once again delivers a stellar performance. Her portrayal of the character is brilliant, and her dance sequences are a visual delight. As always, she captivates with her presence and effortless grace.
The music and songs blend harmoniously with the storyline, enhancing the emotional depth and adding to the film's immersive experience. Every track complements the narrative, making the musical journey just as engaging as the story itself.
Overall, Thandel is a heart-touching film that deserves to be experienced on the big screen. With a well-crafted script, strong performances, and an emotionally resonant story, it stands out as a cinematic triumph. Definitely worth watching!
A love story that pulls at the strings of your heart. The lead pair of Naga Chaitanya & Sai Pallavi get into the skins of their respective characters with such finesse. A word for Naga Chaitanya - his transformation into Thandel Raju can easily be a case study for other actors who wish to play such layered & complex characters. This is quite simply his best performance by far in his career. DSP's songs & BGM elevate the movie by leaps & bounds, coming at the right places and in the right format. Director Chandoo dis hos best in turning this real-life story into a magnificent celluloid creation with the right amount of drama and emotion. Overall, for movie lovers across the world, Thandel is a must-watch. Period.
Beyond a point you cannot rely on Sai Pallavi to rescue a movie every time. This is a true story which has been dramatised for superior cinematic viewing, however the duration of the movie has lasted longer than necessary with certain repetitive sequences around the emotional scenes thereby diluting the impact of the natural chemistry between the lead actors. It's like making a larger Dosa with the same cup of batter. Must watch but not more than once. DSP's thematic tune is lilting and positively haunting. Casting is excellent. I wish there was a more outdoor shoot, especially on the coastlines, instead of showing the same fishing harbour five times.
Hearing a lot of reviews I happened to watch this movie. It was good in parts. As it was based on a real incident, those parts were good. The visual effects were definitely good. Music and cinematography was also good. Naga chaitanya and other actors deliver a great performance while Sai Pallavi's acting was top notch. However the things that didn't work well for me was certain jail scenes were disturbing, why it has to be shown that way whenever Indian movie makers take movies about Pakistan. Why can't they make movies like Bajrang bhaijaan?., also the climax of the movie was too clichéd and predictable..
Good movie but definetly not that great.
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- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, the distributor chose to make cuts to one sequence of violence in order to obtain a 12A classification. An uncut 15 classification was available.
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $229,885
- Runtime2 hours 32 minutes
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- 2.39 : 1
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