Thandel is a 2025 Telugu Movie language romantic action thriller directed by Chandoo Mondeti. The film stars Naga Chaitanya as Raju, a fisherman from Srikakulam, and Sai Pallavi as Satya, his love interest. The supporting cast includes Prakash Belawadi as a Pakistani jailer, Rao Ramesh, Karunakaran, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Kalpalatha, Kalyani Natarajan, Parvateesam, and Mahesh Achanta. The film was released in theaters on February 7, 2025.
Starcast of Thandel
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Naga Chaitanya | Raju |
| Sai Pallavi | Satya |
| Prakash Belawadi | Pakistani Jailer |
| Aadukalam Naren | Chittha |
| Nagineedu | Veera Simham |
| Divya Pillai | Chandra |
| Karunakaran | Murali |
| Robo Shankar | Jagan |
| Babloo Prithiveeraj | Satya’s father |
| Kalpa Latha | Raju’s mother |
| Charandeep | Suribabu |
| Ravi Mariya | Dayanand |
| Kalyani Natarajan | (Role Not Specified) |
| Mir Sarwar | (Role Not Specified) |
| Parvateesam | (Role Not Specified) |
| Mahesh Achanta | (Role Not Specified) |
| Reddi Bhanu Prasad | Pakistani Sentri |
| Kishore Raju Vasishta | Indian Soldier |
| Krishna Kumar P | Indian Soldier |
| Sri Pavan | Indian Soldier |
| Abhinav Singh Raghav | PA to External Foreign Minister |
Story / Plot of Thandel
Raju (Naga Chaitanya) is a dedicated fisherman and the leader, or “Thandel,” of his crew. He shares a deep bond with Satya (Sai Pallavi), and their love story forms the emotional core of the film. Despite Satya’s pleas for Raju to abandon the perilous life at sea, he embarks on a fishing expedition that inadvertently leads him and his crew into Pakistani waters due to a severe storm. Captured by Pakistani authorities, Raju and his men face harsh imprisonment. The narrative unfolds their struggles for survival, the diplomatic efforts for their release, and the enduring love between Raju and Satya.
Review
For audiences preferring to watch the film digitally, “Thandel” is set to stream on Netflix. The OTT release is scheduled for March 6, 2025, approximately a month after its theatrical debut.
