Naga Chaitanya shares unseen BTS moments from ‘Thandel’ sets; Says, 'All these memories will always keep me smiling'

Naga Chaitanya's latest survival drama film 'Thandel' was a huge box office hit. The movie directed by Chandoo Mondeti and featuring Sai Pallavi as the female lead got a positive reception among the audience. Basking in the success of the film Naga Chaitanya recently shared unseen behind-the-scenes moments from the sets.

Sharing multiple BTS pictures on his Instagram handle the actor expressed how these moments will always bring a smile to his face as he captioned the post, "Moments... #Thandel... will always keep me smiling :)"

The photos showcased him tying the mast of a ship, taking ferry rides with the crew, and sharing candid moments with co-star Sai Pallavi.

Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's on-screen pairing was one of the biggest highlights of the film and was highly appreciated by the fans. The film is inspired by the real-life story of fisherman Chodipilli Musalayya, who accidentally crossed into Pakistani waters during a fishing trip and spent years in prison.

'Thandel' has emerged as a career-defining film for Naga Chaitanya. The movie crossed Rs 100 crore globally as it successfully lived up to its pre-release hype.

For fans who missed its theatrical run, 'Thandel' is set to premiere on Netflix on 7, March 2025, a month after its theatrical release. The film will be available in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Looking ahead, Naga Chaitanya will be working on his upcoming film, 'NC24'. The actor celebrated his 38th birthday where he shared the first poster of his next project. The poster features an enigmatic eye and shows the protagonist standing on a rock with climbing tools strapped to his back. The film will be directed by Karthik Varma Dandu and will be a mystical thriller.