Naga Chaitanya Expresses His Gratitude to Nagarjuna: Your Praise is My True Achievement!

Key Takeaways

Naga Chaitanya values his father's opinion above all.
Thandel has achieved box office success.
The film is based on a true story of Indian fishermen.
Nagarjuna expressed pride and gratitude towards fans and the film team.
The movie features notable talents in music and direction.

Chennai, Feb 10 (NationPress) In response to his father Nagarjuna's recent congratulatory message regarding the success of his film Thandel, actor Naga Chaitanya expressed his gratitude and emphasized that his father's appreciation signifies true success for him.

On Sunday, actor Nagarjuna, who was thrilled with Thandel's box office performance, shared an extensive post congratulating the film's entire crew and expressed his pride in his son.

Nagarjuna stated, "Dear @chay_akkineni, I am incredibly proud of you, my son! I have witnessed you breaking barriers, confronting challenges, and investing your heart into your craft. Thandel is not merely another film—it embodies your unwavering passion, your bold dreams, and your dedication."

He also mentioned, "To all the Akkineni fans—you have supported us like family, and the success of Thandel belongs to you as much as it does to us. Thank you for your continuous love and support! My heartfelt gratitude."

Nagarjuna further extended his thanks to Allu Aravind, who presented the film, and producer Bunny Vas. He praised the team, stating, "Congratulations to the incredibly talented @Sai_Pallavi92, you never cease to amaze; the brilliant @ThisIsDSP, you rock; the rising star director @chandoomondeti, and the fabulous #Thandel team for creating this unforgettable moment!"

In reply to his father's message, Naga Chaitanya wrote, "Thank you naana. Your appreciation is true success for me :)"

The film, which premiered on February 7, has received a strong opening and favorable reviews. It is inspired by the true story of 20 Indian fishermen from Andhra Pradesh who were captured and imprisoned by Pakistani authorities.

National Award-winning composer Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music for Thandel, with cinematography by Shamdat. The editor, Naveen Nooli, has also won a National Award, and Srinagendra Tangala led the art department. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, 'Thandel' was produced by Bunny Vasu under the Geetha Arts banner, with Allu Aravind presenting it.