Thandel(2025)
Telugu152 mins
Fisherman Raju is deeply in love with Satya. However, at one point, she urges him to stop going to the sea and look for other jobs. Ignoring her plea, Raju ventures out and accidentally drifts into Pakistani waters, where he is arrested.
Director:Chandoo Mondeti
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 7 February 2025
- Director
- Chandoo Mondeti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A fisherman named Raju is in love with Satya. She begs him to stop going out to sea for work, but he goes anyway. During his trip, he accidentally crosses into Pakistani waters and gets arrested.
“Love led him to sea. A mistake made him a prisoner.”
Film Details
6.1Rating
152Minutes
TeluguLanguage
U/A 13+Certificate
Release Date7 February 2025
Also Known AsTandel
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Divya PillaiChandra
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KarunakaranActor
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Mahesh AchantaActor
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Prakash BelawadiActor
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ParvateesamActor
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Naga Chaitanya AkkineniRaju
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Sai PallaviSatya
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KalpalathaActor
→#9
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Babloo PrithiveerajActor
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#11S
Sundip VedActor
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Chandoo MondetiDirector
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Bunny VasCrew
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Kartheek TheedaCrew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Thandel
Cast reunions in this film: Devi Sri Prasad & Kalpalatha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thandel' refers to a type of traditional fishing boat used in the coastal regions of Srikakulam, where the story is set.
- Director Chandoo Mondeti and actor Naga Chaitanya previously collaborated on the successful 2014 film 'Premam'.
- Parts of the film were shot in real coastal villages of Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic fisherfolk lifestyles and dialects.
- The story is reportedly inspired by real-life incidents of Indian fishermen being detained after crossing maritime boundaries.
- The film marks the Telugu debut of actress Sai Pallavi, who plays the female lead Satya, opposite Naga Chaitanya.
- Composer Devi Sri Prasad, known for his folk and mass appeal, was brought in to create the film's coastal-themed soundtrack.
- Extensive research was done on India-Pakistan maritime protocols and fisherfolk issues to add realism to the thriller plot.