After its release, the South Indian film “Thandel” has taken the box office by storm, showcasing impressive earnings and solidifying its status across the globe. This film’s success not only marks a significant achievement for its cast and crew but also represents a career milestone for South superstar Naga Chaitanya. As the first trends emerge, it is evident that “Thandel” is set to break records, potentially making it the highest-grossing film of Naga Chaitanya’s career in over 16 years.
Box Office Performance of Thandel
First Weekend Earnings
Looking at the box office collection of “Thandel“, it made an impressive debut from day one. Competing films, including Himesh Reshammiya’s “Badass Ravi Kumar” and Junaid Khan’s “LoveYapa“, were unable to keep up. According to the film’s official social media accounts, “Thandel” earned an astonishing ₹62.37 crore over its opening weekend. Furthermore, reports from Sacnilk indicate that the film garnered around ₹36 crore in India alone.
Naga Chaitanya’s Career Milestone
The Highest-Grossing Film Yet
In just three days, “Thandel” has achieved a box office collection that surpasses the lifetime earnings of many of Naga Chaitanya’s previous films. According to IMDb, Naga Chaitanya has appeared in 30 films throughout his 16-year career, with only two films—”Majili” and “Manam“—recording collections of ₹67 crore globally. “Majili” had a budget of ₹25 crore, while “Manam” had a budget of ₹30 crore. Both films were considered blockbusters. In comparison, the first weekend earnings of “Thandel” already amount to ₹62 crore, positioning it as Naga Chaitanya’s first potential entry into the ₹100 crore club.
Future Expectations for Thandel
Upcoming Box Office Projections
Given that “Thandel” has already surpassed the lifetime collections of Naga Chaitanya’s previous South Indian films within just three days, it is poised to become the most successful film of his career. It will be interesting to see how the film performs in the coming weeks. Early responses from international markets indicate a positive reception, and if it maintains a steady performance during weekdays, reaching the ₹100 crore milestone by next weekend seems highly achievable. This remarkable achievement would solidify “Thandel” as Naga Chaitanya’s first film to accomplish such a feat.
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