Thandel

A love story that pulls at the strings of your heart. The lead pair of Naga Chaitanya & Sai Pallavi get into the skins of their respective characters with such finesse. A word for Naga Chaitanya - his transformation into Thandel Raju can easily be a case study for other actors who wish to play such layered & complex characters. This is quite simply his best performance by far in his career. DSP's songs & BGM elevate the movie by leaps & bounds, coming at the right places and in the right format. Director Chandoo dis hos best in turning this real-life story into a magnificent celluloid creation with the right amount of drama and emotion. Overall, for movie lovers across the world, Thandel is a must-watch. Period.

Well made movie of Chandu mondeti and excelled by Saipallavi. And worth mentioning are story- Kartheek, photography of Shamdat and music Devi sri prasad. Screenplay is too good. Applause to Geetha arts for making this movie. Sai pallavi is outstanding and carries the movie on her shoulder. Nagchaitanya is average and as always the hero buzz created to success of the movie to him which is hype created for his sagging career. Nani or Sarvanand would have delivered better performance. Saipallavi yet again proves how she elevates a movie with her performance or choice of her roles. Worth watching for her !

After a long hiatus, N. C. (Raju) makes a strong comeback with Thandel, choosing a compelling script , engaging narrative, a well-executed screenplay, and a gripping performance.

The film's screenplay is seamless, keeping the audience invested throughout. Credit goes to the writers for crafting a story that flows effortlessly without any lag. The casting is spot-on, with every actor bringing depth to their characters.

A special mention to S. P. (Satya), who once again delivers a stellar performance. Her portrayal of the character is brilliant, and her dance sequences are a visual delight. As always, she captivates with her presence and effortless grace.

The music and songs blend harmoniously with the storyline, enhancing the emotional depth and adding to the film's immersive experience. Every track complements the narrative, making the musical journey just as engaging as the story itself.

Overall, Thandel is a heart-touching film that deserves to be experienced on the big screen. With a well-crafted script, strong performances, and an emotionally resonant story, it stands out as a cinematic triumph. Definitely worth watching!

Went with flat expectations and was pleasantly surprised, although not completely satisfied.

Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's chemistry is the major asset of the film, it's what keeps you engaged despite the routine stuff on offer. But introducing the patriotism angle in the 2nd half is a major letdown, neither it's fresh nor it engages, climax wrapped up conveniently.

Naga Chaitanya has shown good improvement in terms of acting and screen presence, Sai Pallavi continues where she left from Amaran, but it feels repetitive. Others have got nothing.

Technically, DSP's work deserves huge applause, shows he's still the best in the business, Shamdat's camera work is superb, editing by Navin Nooli could have been better, 2nd half feels so long and dragged, production values by Geetha Arts are fine.

Coming to Director Chandoo Mondeti, has done a good job when it comes to love story, but the patriotism parts felt unnecessary and forced.

BOTTOMLINE: Not a long lasting, but fairly enjoyable love story.

Story lineup drives everything .As, the movie is based on true event . Average performance by Naga Chaitanya and Over action by Sai pallavi , One time Watcher , not so necessary dance bits planned for Sai pallavi just to elevate , but didn't work . Andhra Film makers now realized the pain for the ill treating the dialecs of any region . Till Telangana achieved statehood every Andhra Film maker criticized Telangana dialect , now when Andhra dialecs are treated small or neglected they are feeling the pain .

Felt like it could be directed even better . Any other female lead other than Sai Pallavi would have been better inplace of this role .