Thandel OTT Release Date Confirmed: When and where to watch Naga Chaitanya & Sai Pallavi¡¯s Telugu film online
Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi¡¯s latest Telugu film Thandel has finally got a confirmed OTT release date. Here¡¯s everything you need to know about the romantic actioner before it starts streaming online.

Thandel OTT Release Date Confirmed: Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi recently starred together in this Telugu romantic that won hearts globally for its pure narrative. Released theatrically on 7th February 2025, this actioner is written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti. After a successful theatrical run, Thandel is ready to stream on Netflix from March 7 in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
Thandel¡¯s plot summary
Thandel is set in a small fishing village by the coast in Srikakulam and is about the love story between Raju (played by Naga) and Satya (played by Sai). Raju is a fisherman who becomes the leader of his village, just like his father was before him. Satya is worried about the dangers of the sea, but Raju decides to go on a nine-month fishing trip with other villagers.
Things take a turn when their boat accidentally drifts into Pakistani waters, and they end up getting captured and thrown in prison. The story follows what happens to them while they're stuck in a foreign country and whether they'll ever make it back home to India. Thandel is based on a real-life incident from 2018 that shook the entire nation.
Thandel¡¯s review
The Times of India rated this film 3.5 out of 5 and a part of their review read, ¡°Thandel is an engaging romantic action drama that delivers on its promise. While there are moments where the narrative could have been tighter, the film¡¯s decent storytelling, moving music, stunning visuals and brilliant lead performances ensure it leaves an impact. If you¡¯re looking for an intense love story with drama, action, and a touch of patriotism, Thandel is worth a watch.¡±
Produced by Bunny Vasu under Geetha Arts, Thandel is a DSP musical that enjoyed a worldwide collection of Rs 88.25 crore.
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