K. Raghavendra Rao Praises Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel for Its Exceptional Execution
Veteran filmmaker K. Raghavendra Rao has lauded Naga Chaitanya’s latest film Thandel, calling it an exceptional cinematic experience. In a social media post, Rao expressed his admiration for the film’s romantic narrative and execution.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen such a wonderful love story like Thandel. Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi delivered outstanding performances. The story and its adventurous backdrop are compelling. The director’s shot-making is commendable. Kudos to Geetha Arts. To sum it up in one line, this is a director’s film!” Raghavendra Rao shared on Twitter.
Naga Chaitanya responded with gratitude, retweeting the post and saying, “It is truly an honor to receive appreciation from you, sir. Thank you so much!”
Thandel, a romantic action thriller, marks a significant comeback for Naga Chaitanya after a long gap. The actor, reflecting on the film’s success, humorously acknowledged, “It’s been quite a while since I last heard the word ‘hit.’”
The film is based on a true story set against the backdrop of Srikakulam district fishermen who are captured by the Pakistan Navy while at sea. The narrative explores the struggles of these fishermen and their families over two years of imprisonment.
Chaitanya’s portrayal of Raju, the courageous fisherman leader, and Sai Pallavi’s emotional depth as Satya, his love interest, have resonated deeply with audiences, leaving many in tears, with social media clips of emotional theatergoers going viral.
