How Much Does Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel Need To Earn? (Photo Credit – Instagram)
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Naga Chaitanya has been waiting for a hit for the past three years. His previous films, Thank You, Laal Singh Chaddha, and Custody, failed at the box office. Now, he has high hopes for his next film, Thandel, directed by Chandoo Mondeti. The film tells the story of fishermen who get trapped in Pakistan and struggle to return home. Produced by Bunny Vasu under Geetha Arts, Thandel is reportedly made with a budget of ₹75 crores. Sai Pallavi plays the female lead.
As per the Filmibeat, reports suggest that Thandel has done good pre-release business.
Since Thandel‘s budget is ₹75 crores, it needs to earn at least ₹75 crores at the Indian box office to be in the safe zone. In terms of recovery, it needs to earn to earn 60 crore+ gross in India. However, the film’s non-theatrical rights were sold for a significant amount.
Netflix (OTT rights) – ₹40 crores
Hindi Dubbing Rights – ₹8 crores
Audio Rights – ₹7 crores
Satellite Rights – ₹10 crores
Total Non-Theatrical Business – ₹65 crores
Adding the ₹31 crores from theatrical rights, the film has already done ₹100 crores in business. This means the producer is likely to make a profit. Meanwhile, advance bookings for Thandel have started in North America.
The film’s fate depends on its first-day talk. While pre-release business is strong, positive word-of-mouth is crucial. If Thandel becomes a hit, Naga Chaitanya can regain his mass market appeal.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
