Naga Chaitanya-Sai Pallavi's 'Thandel' arrives on Netflix on this date
What's the story
The Telugu survival drama Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, will be making its digital debut on Netflix on March 7.
The film will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
The film, directed by Chandoo Mondeti, had originally released in theaters on February 7 and received positive reviews.
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Storyline
'Thandel' plot: A tale of survival and love
Thandel narrates the story of Raju (Chaitanya), who falls in love with Satya (Pallavi).
Despite Satya's apprehensions about the risks of fishing, Raju goes on a trip, which ends with him being captured by Pakistani officials after a storm diverts his boat.
The movie chronicles his fight for survival and return home.
It is inspired by true events of Srikakulam fishermen who unknowingly crossed into Pakistani waters.
Production team
'Thandel' cast and crew details unveiled
Thandel is a product of Mondeti's direction, screenplay and Kartheek Theeda's story.
The film is produced by Bunny Vasu with cinematography by Shamdat Sainudeen, editing by Naveen Nooli and music composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Along with Chaitanya and Pallavi in lead roles, the cast includes Prakash Belawadi as a Pakistani jailer, Aadukalam Naren as Chittha, Divya Pillai as Chandra, and Karunakaran as Murali among others.