Approximately ₹40 crores are invested for Tollywood Box Office Collection the upcoming romantic action drama Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi. There has been considerable discussion regarding the decision to release the film in February, especially after it skipped the highly profitable Sankranthi window, frustrating fans in the process. He noted, "Many have asked me about Thandel's release date. As a film distributor, I understand the landscape well. I've personally distributed two films during the Sankranthi festival. In a recent interview, producer Bunny Vas addressed queries surrounding the film's release timing. Allu Aravind advised me against putting ourselves in a situation where we need to fight for theater slots. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti and presented by Allu Aravind, the film is inspired by real-life events.