Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, has proved to be a big success once again—this time on ZEE Telugu TV. After winning hearts in theatres, the romantic patriotic drama has scored high ratings in its world TV premiere on Zee Telugu.
Directed by Chandoo Mondeti and inspired by a real story, Thandel earned over ₹100 crore at the box office, making it the biggest hit in Naga Chaitanya’s career. The emotional story, strong performances, and excellent music by Devi Sri Prasad impressed both mass and family audiences alike. Sai Pallavi’s natural performance and her chemistry with Chaitanya were a major highlight.
Recently, the film was telecast for the first time on television. According to reports, it received a TRP (Television Rating Point) of 10.32, making it the third-highest rated Telugu TV premiere of 2025. This is especially impressive in a time when many films are failing to draw strong TV viewership.
Only two films managed higher ratings than Thandel: Sankranthiki Vacham with 18.22 TRP and Pushpa 2: The Rule with 12.61 TRP. Beating several big films, Thandel has proved its continued popularity beyond the big screen.
The success on digital, on television, and in cinemas shows how well the film connected with audiences across platforms. This performance has further strengthened the reputation of director Chandoo Mondeti and actor Naga Chaitanya as a winning combination.
With such a strong run on all fronts, Thandel is now considered one of the most successful and well-received Telugu films in TV in recent times.
