Thandel makers thank former Minister's family
Hence, producer Bunny Vasu needed an NOC from the family members and government of India to use the real names and incidents.

Thandel starring Yuvasamrat Naga Chaitanya Akkineni and Sai Pallavi is gearing up for a grand release on 7th February all over. The movie is directed by Chandoo Mondeti and produced by Bunny Vasu with renowned producer Allu Aravind presenting it. The makers have now thanked former Central Minister Sushma Swaraj's family for granting them NOC.
Going into the details, Minister Sushma Swaraj worked hard to bring back fishermen stuck in Pakistani jail for years during 2017 - 18. Even the fishermen from Srikakulam who got arrested in Pakistan were released due to the diplomatic negotiations she initiated back in the day. So, Thandel makers have used her real name and highlighting the incidents and her efforts in their release.
Hence, producer Bunny Vasu needed an NOC from the family members and government of India to use the real names and incidents. Sushmaji's daughter Bansuri Swaraj played a key role in attaining the permissions. So, he thanked Sushma Swaraj's daughter, Bansuri Swaraj for her relentless support.
He wrote on X, "Heartfelt gratitude to @BansuriSwaraj garu for giving us the opportunity to showcase the remarkable work of your mother, the former Central Minister Mrs. @SushmaSwaraj garu, in bringing back the fishermen who were stuck in Pakistani jails in 2017 and 2018 in our Thandel. Your support in granting permission to share the names in our real hard-hitting story of Raju and Satya means a lot to us."
This is a great gesture from the makers to stay true to the real life incidents and not deviate from them and acknowledge the legendary leaders and their contribution. The movie has garnered huge amount of buzz with songs composed by Devi Sri Prasad becoming chartbusters and trailer going viral upon release in Telugu and Tamil languages.