He added that Thandel will be available for streaming 50 days following its theatrical release, which means its OTT release is expected in the final week of March. In a recent interview, director director Mondeti shared that the film was made with a budget close to Rs 90 crore and has already recouped Rs 65 crores through the OTT deal. The film has already created significant anticipation, fueled by its popular soundtrack and a captivating theatrical trailer. Naga Chaitanya will portray the fisherman Raju, a fisherman hailing from a remote Srikakulam village. Inspired by true events from 2018, Thandel delves into themes of separation and ttown-blog.blogspot.com patriotism. The film is produced by Bunny Vas and backed by Allu Aravind, featuring a touching music by composer Devi Sri Prasad. Recent reports indicate that streaming giant the popular Netflix has secured the OTT rights for Thandel at a significant amount.