Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer Thandel released in February 2025 and was met with a hugely positive reaction from both the public and critics. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the film was one of the biggest releases of the year. With a strong opening and good word-of-mouth, a stronger release date with a holiday boost could have seen its box office figures even higher.
Now, finally out are Thandel’s official box office closing collections, reiterating its huge success and its position as Naga Chaitanya’s highest-grossing film until now.
Thandel Official Box Office Closing Collections
The producers have officially put out the closing box office figures of Thandel. Here are the detailed collections of the movie:
Telugu States (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana) Collections:
Nizam: ₹20.13 Cr
Ceded: ₹6.70 Cr
Uttarandhra: ₹6.99 Cr
East: ₹3.05 Cr
West: ₹2.11 Cr
Guntur: ₹2.44 Cr
Krishna: ₹2.24 Cr
Nellore: ₹1.45 Cr
AP-TG Total: ₹45.11 Cr (₹80.30 Cr Gross)
Rest of India & Overseas Collections:
Karnataka + Tamil Nadu + Rest of India (ROI): ₹4.65 Cr
Overseas: ₹4.74 Cr
Worldwide Collections:
Total WW Share: ₹54.5 Cr
Total WW Gross: ₹102.52 Cr
The official figures released by the production house affirm that the film has surpassed the coveted ₹100 Cr gross worldwide. There are certain discrepancies between official figures and trade estimates, however, which is industry standard. Regardless of such discrepancies, figures seal Thandel’s status as a commercial success.
Thandel Becomes Naga Chaitanya’s Biggest Grosser
Despite the slight differences between trade and official figures, Thandel is the largest box office hit in Naga Chaitanya’s career. Prior to this movie, his previous highest-grossing film was Love Story (2021), which earned around ₹60 Cr globally. With Thandel over ₹100 Cr at the gross, it has provided Chaitanya with the much-needed revival following some of his recent films not doing as well.
This success not only consolidates his position within the Telugu film industry but also paves the way for more and pan-Indian projects in the future.
Netflix Streaming Boosts Thandel’s Popularity
Having gained a successful box office run, Thandel is now available to stream on Netflix in all of India’s regional languages, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The film is still bringing in new fans on the streaming platform, making its fan base even larger. The digital outing has ensured the film’s success, and countless who did not get to watch it in theatres are doing so now via streaming.
Reasons for the Box Office Success of Thandel
A number of factors went behind the strong box office show of Thandel:
- Chemistry of Naga Chaitanya & Sai Pallavi: The on-screen combination of the two actors was a huge pull, and the performances were immensely liked by one and all.
- Good Word-of-Mouth: The movie opened to highly positive reviews from the critics and masses alike, contributing to robust walk-ins during the initial weeks.
- Strong Music & BGM: The soundtrack of the film, scored by Devi Sri Prasad, was an integral part in winning over the hearts of the viewers.
- Emotional Connect: The emotional connect and patriotic content of the movie were well-received by most audiences, increasing its repeat value.
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Final Verdict: A Huge Win for Naga Chaitanya
Thandel’s box office success marks a turning point in Naga Chaitanya’s career. With its ₹100 Cr+ global box office gross, the film reasserts him as a bankable star in Telugu cinema. Even with a crowded release window, Thandel was able to make a serious splash at the box office and on OTT.
With this massive success, fans eagerly await Naga Chaitanya’s next film now. The box office run of the film has come to an end, but the impact will be experienced for a long period in the Telugu film sector.
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