‘Thandel’ box office collections day 14: Naga Chaitanya’s film crosses Rs 60 crore mark despite drop in collections

Naga Chaitanya’s ‘Thandel’ has completed two weeks at the box office, crossing the Rs 60 crore mark. The romance thriller, which had a strong opening weekend, has seen a gradual decline in collections but continues to maintain a steady hold.


According to the Sacnilk website, ‘Thandel’ has earned Rs 60.51 crore in 14 days across all languages. The film started on a solid note, collecting Rs 11.5 crore on its opening day, followed by a strong weekend with Rs 12.1 crore on Saturday and Rs 12.75 crore on Sunday. However, as the weekdays progressed, the collections dropped, with Monday witnessing a significant decline of 64.71% to Rs 4.5 crore.


The second weekend saw a minor resurgence, with the film collecting Rs 3.1 crore on its 10th day, a 29.17% jump from the previous day. However, weekday earnings continued to dip, with Day 14 recording Rs 56 lakhs as per early estimates.

Telugu occupancy on February 20 stood at an overall 13.87%, with the highest being in morning shows at 14.32%. The film’s occupancy remained consistent across the afternoon and evening shows, hovering around 14%, but night shows saw a slight drop to 13.03%.

While ‘Thandel’ has performed well in its core Telugu market, its hold in the Hindi and Tamil versions remains limited. With competition from new releases, the film’s third-week performance will be crucial in determining its final box office fate.

ETimes review for the Sai Pallavi starrer reads, “Music director Devi Sri Prasad elevates the film with a powerful background score. The songs blend well with the narrative, and the music enhances key moments. The cinematography, handled by Shamdat, deserves a special mention. The visuals beautifully capture the raw and unpredictable nature of the sea while also bringing out the warmth of the village. The dance sequences are choreographed well, adding to the film’s energy, and the action scenes are staged effectively with cinematic appeal. The editing is effective for the most part, but certain portions could have been crisper. Some sequences stretch a bit longer than necessary, affecting the film’s pacing. Production values are high, with meticulous attention to detail in bringing the fishing community’s world to life.”