Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi within the lead roles, was released in the primary quarter of 2025 with huge expectations of theatrical success. Made on a budget of 75 crores, the film underperformed on the Indian box office. Nonetheless, on TV, it has surprised everyone with its performance.
Nonetheless, something magical has now happened. Thandel had its small-screen premiere on ZEE Telugu on June 29, 2025, and managed to secure a TRP rating of 10.32. (TRP stands for Television Rating Point, a metric used to measure viewership figures.)
The TRP figure of Thandel was reported by TrackTollywood. With this figure, Thandel might be considered a blockbuster when it comes to its initial television broadcast. This TRP rating also makes Thandel the third Telugu movie with the best initial broadcast viewership in 2025, behind Sankranthiki Vasthunam and Pushpa 2: The Rule.
Plot of Thandel
Thandel is a fictionalized tackle a real-life incident involving Indian fishermen captured by Pakistani authorities at sea. At its core, the film is a survival drama interwoven with a romantic thread, the story of a girl waiting for her loved one to return, and the protagonist’s struggle to reunite along with her.
Thandel Box Office Performance
Initially, the film performed well on the box office but lost momentum after the primary week. Thandel was released in three languages: Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil. The film managed a worldwide gross of 88.72 crores, with a net collection of 65.92 crores, against a budget of 75 crores. This implies the film recovered only around 87% of its budget through its domestic box office earnings.
In the event you’re planning to stream the film, it’s available on Netflix. Along with the unique Telugu version, it is usually dubbed and available in Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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