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Thandel Enters Top 10 Highest Tier-2 Films!

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is steadily climbing the ranks to become a Tier-1 hero, and the numbers speak for themselves.

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   4 Feb 2025 10:29 AM GMT
Thandel Enters Top 10 Highest Tier-2 Films!
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Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is steadily climbing the ranks to become a Tier-1 hero, and the numbers speak for themselves. His upcoming film Thandel is already making waves in the industry, setting new records even before its release. The theatrical business for Thandel has been valued at over ₹40 crore, placing it among the highest-grossing films for Tier-2 heroes.

Looking at the list of top theatrical business figures (excluding multistarrers), Thandel joins the elite club:

1) Liger - ₹90 crore

2) Double iSmart - ₹52 crore

3) Kushi - ₹51 crore

4) Dasara - ₹50 crore

5) Skanda - ₹46 crore

6) Akhil (Power of Jua) - ₹46 crore

7) Family Star - ₹45 crore

8) Saripodhaa Sanivaaram - ₹42 crore

9) The Warriorr - ₹40 crore+

10) Thandel - ₹40 crore+ (valued)

11) Agent - ₹37 crore

The excitement around Thandel is further evident in its advance bookings. The film has already crossed a staggering 20,000+ ticket sales on BookMyShow, proving the massive anticipation among fans. This early momentum hints at a strong opening at the box office, solidifying Chaitanya’s position as one of Tollywood’s rising superstars.

With Thandel breaking records even before release, it’s clear that Naga Chaitanya’s star power is on the rise. If the film delivers as expected, he could soon cement his place among the top-tier heroes of Telugu cinema.