Thandel (lit. 'Captain of the boat')[6] is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language romantic action thriller film[7] written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti.[8] Produced by Bunny Vasu under Geetha Arts, and starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi.[9] The film is based on a real-life incident that occurred in 2018, depicting how Pakistani forces captured a fisherman from Srikakulam in international waters.[10][11]
Thandel (lit. 'Captain of the boat')[6] is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language romantic action thriller film[7] written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti.[8] Produced by Bunny Vasu under Geetha Arts, and starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi.[9] The film is based on a real-life incident that occurred in 2018, depicting how Pakistani forces captured a fisherman from Srikakulam in international waters.[10][11]