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Thandel Movie FIRST Review Out: Aamir Khan Praises the Storyline

Last Updated: January 31, 2025, 22:42 IST

Aamir Khan’s Enthusiastic Endorsement at Trailer Launch

Naga Chaitanya in a still from the “Namo Namah Shivaya” song from Thandel.

Thandel Movie FIRST Review Out: The much-awaited Telugu film, Thandel, had its trailer launched in a grand ceremony in Mumbai on Friday, featuring Bollywood’s Aamir Khan as the distinguished chief guest. The film stars Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi and is anticipated to premiere on February 7 across multiple languages, including Telugu and Hindi. At the event, the cast and crew expressed their appreciation for Aamir’s participation, which included Naga Chaitanya, director Chandoo Mondeti, music composer Devi Sri Prasad, and producers Allu Aravind and Bunny Vasu.

Despite his son Junaid Khan’s debut film, Loveyapa, releasing around the same time—a potential box office confrontation—Aamir remained unconcerned. In remarks to the press, he praised both productions, stating, “Both films will be super hits. I’m telling you why… both have compelling stories. They are both going to succeed,” reflecting his confidence in the narratives of both movies.

In a conversation with Zig Wheels, Naga Chaitanya shared insights about the basis of Thandel, which draws inspiration from a real incident in 2018. This incident involved a group of fishermen from Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, who mistakenly entered Pakistani waters and faced detention. The film follows these fishermen’s hardships, their experiences in prison, and the ensuing emotional journey, intertwined with a love story inspired by the true events surrounding the couple at the center of the incident.

Chaitanya elaborated on the film’s love narrative, highlighting its authenticity by saying, “The love story in the film, which includes me and Sai, is rooted in reality. One fisherman’s wife was instrumental in advocating for their return to India, urging the government to step in for their release.” This subplot emphasizes not only the personal struggle of the fishermen but also the resilience and strength of their loved ones.

Aamir Khan, renowned for his inclination towards impactful storytelling, expressed his faith in the film’s potential success. His endorsement has fueled excitement, setting high expectations as the release date approaches, and spotlighting Thandel as one of the most anticipated films of the season.

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