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Naga Chaitanya Reflects On Career Turnaround In 2025, Calls It ‘Significant Year’ After Thandel Success | Telugu Cinema News

Naga Chaitanya Reflects On Career Turnaround In 2025, Calls It ‘Significant Year’ After Thandel Success | Telugu Cinema News

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Last Updated:January 06, 2026, 18:42 IST Naga Chaitanya reflects on his career turnaround in 2025, calling it a significant year after Thandel became ₹100 crore blockbuster hit. Naga Chaitanya reflects on his career turnaround in 2025 with Thandel. Actor Naga Chaitanya was seemingly struggling to deliver hits with films like Custody and Thank You, but Thandel changed everything for him. The movie gave him a career milestone by becoming his first Rs 100 crore grosser, following the success of his OTT debut in 2023 with Dhootha. The movie and web series changed everything for the good in his career, and Thandel made 2025 one of the most successful years of his life. Now reflecting on the same, Chaitanya called 2025 a “significant year” for him. Thandel not only grossed over Rs 100 crore worldwide, but the movie’s OTT release also became a topic of discussion after Netflix finally acquired the film for a record ₹40 crore OTT deal, which is also Chaitanya’s highest. Talking about the success of Thandel and Dhootha, Chaitanya, in conversation with …

Naga Chaitanya reflects on meaningful shift in his career with his 1st ₹100 crore hit Thandel in 2025

Naga Chaitanya reflects on meaningful shift in his career with his 1st ₹100 crore hit Thandel in 2025

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₹100 crore hit Thandel in 2025″ data-collapse-article=”false” > Updated on: Jan 06, 2026 05:15 pm IST Naga Chaitanya, who tasted success in 2025 with Thandel, talks about how it changed his career and his upcoming film, Vrusha Karma.  Actor Naga Chaitanya’s career seemed to be struggling due to films like Custody and Thank You, when Thandel changed his life in 2025. The film became his first ₹100 crore grosser, following the success of his OTT debut in 2023 with Dhootha. Chaitanya remarks that both the film and the web series marked a meaningful shift in his career. Naga Chaitanya reflects on his career, getting a breakthrough in 2025 with Thandel. Naga Chaitanya reflects on his successful 2025 “2025 has been a significant year for me,” says Chaitanya, reflecting on Thandel’s success. The film grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide and registered the actor’s highest opening till date with a ₹21 crore haul. The good news extended to streaming as well, with Netflix acquiring the film for a record ₹40 crore OTT deal, which is also Chaitanya’s …

What is iBomma, the film-piracy network whose ‘mastermind’ has been arrested? Chiranjeevi says Game Changer, Thandel, Kingdom and OG suffered due to piracy | Telugu News

What is iBomma, the film-piracy network whose ‘mastermind’ has been arrested? Chiranjeevi says Game Changer, Thandel, Kingdom and OG suffered due to piracy | Telugu News

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In a significant move in the battle against movie piracy, which has long plagued Telugu cinema, the Hyderabad city police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the iBomma/Bappam network. According to news agency ANI, the arrested person has been identified as Ravi Emandi, a 39-year-old native of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and currently a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Following Ravi’s arrest, many film personnel, including Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, and director SS Rajamouli, stepped forward to praise the Hyderabad police for their efforts and call for stricter measures to eradicate the menace. What is iBomma? iBomma is one of the major movie piracy networks in South India, offering high-quality movies, web series, and OTT content free of charge. Reportedly, the network includes over 65 mirror websites. Besides offering cinema, the network has also been working hand in glove with illegal betting platforms and redirecting its visitors to such websites, leading to massive financial exploitation of the public. Ravi Emandi is apparently highly skilled in website design, with …

Naga Chaitanya reveals his favorite trait of wife Sobhita Dhulipala: ‘She should teach me…’

Naga Chaitanya reveals his favorite trait of wife Sobhita Dhulipala: ‘She should teach me…’

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Naga Chaitanya and his wife, Sobhita Dhulipala, are set to complete a year of marriage after tying the knot on December 4, 2024. In a recent interview, the Premam actor revealed what trait of his wife impresses him the most. Naga Chaitanya on what Sobhita Dhulipala impresses him the most In an interview with Vogue India, Chaitanya mentioned that in Mumbai, his wife is the quintessential city girl, cool, hip, and forward-thinking, but back home in Vizag, she remains deeply rooted in her culture. He added that what impresses him the most is her command of the Telugu language. Emphasizing how much her Telugu impresses him, the actor remarked that he often jokes about her teaching him and passing on all her intelligence. Meanwhile, Sobhita shared that she always feels a sense of home whenever she speaks with her husband in Telugu. The actress explained that after living in Mumbai, she had become so accustomed to speaking other languages that she had almost forgotten what it felt like to converse in Telugu with someone other …

NC24: Naga Chaitanya introduces Meenakshi Chaudhary aka Daksha as film’s heroine, says ‘You all will fall in love…’

NC24: Naga Chaitanya introduces Meenakshi Chaudhary aka Daksha as film’s heroine, says ‘You all will fall in love…’

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Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming venture, NC24, is currently under production, with Virupaksha fame Karthik Varma Dandu directing the project. The makers have now officially announced Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead and introduced her character as Daksha. Naga Chaitanya introduces Meenakshi Chaudhary as Daksha Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Naga Chaitanya shared the first look of Meenakshi Chaudhary as an archaeologist. Sharing the announcement, Chay wrote, “Its my pleasure introducing Meenakshi Chaudhary as Daksha to you all from our NC24. It’s been such a fun time working with her and character you all will fall in love with.” Here’s the update: The upcoming movie, tentatively titled NC24, is a mythological thriller, with Chaitanya expected to play the role of a treasure hunter. The first-look posters and behind-the-scenes visuals have already revealed the actor’s bold and intense adventurer look. NC24 is said to be one of the highest-budget films in Naga Chaitanya’s career. He will be seen in a brand-new avatar, significantly different from his previous roles. The film, helmed by Karthik Varma Dandu, …

All box office records Baahubali The Epic is set to break: SS Rajamouli film may even beat new releases Mirai, Thandel

All box office records Baahubali The Epic is set to break: SS Rajamouli film may even beat new releases Mirai, Thandel

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A remastered and re-edited version of SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus, Baahubali, has hit the screens this weekend. Titled Baahubali: The Epic, the film is a 3-hour, 45-minute cut of the two films that released in 2015 and 2017. The new re-released version is smashing box office records even as the first few shows have barely ended. Baahubali The Epic is a re-edited re-release of the two Baahubali films packaged as one. Baahubali The Epic box office prediction Baahubali: The Epic has fared exceedingly well in terms of advance booking collections in both India and overseas. Sacnilk reported that by Thursday afternoon, the film had grossed ₹5 crore in advance booking both overseas and at home. The number grew to over ₹6 crore each by the time the day ended. This is the highest advance booking collection for a re-released Indian film. According to trade sources, Baahubali: The Epic could end up earning ₹10-12 crore net in India upon release, and over ₹20-25 crore gross worldwide. This figure can be even higher than what some of …

Imaikkaa Nodigal to Thandel; TOP 10 romantic South Indian thrillers on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

Imaikkaa Nodigal to Thandel; TOP 10 romantic South Indian thrillers on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and more

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Romantic South Indian thrillers have become a staple of modern cinema, offering a unique blend of passion, intrigue, and suspense. Here is a list of movies to watch. Imaikkaa Nodigal Imaikkaa Nodigal (Prime Video) centers around Anjali Vikramadithyan, a CBI officer, who sets out to track down a serial killer whom the police claim to have killed years ago. However, the investigation becomes personal when he targets her family. Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (ZEE5) tells the story of a couple who die under mysterious circumstances, and Inspector Deepak is assigned the case. However, he loses his leg in a confrontation during the investigation, which leads to the end of his career. Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (JioHotstar) revolves around a police officer who is assigned the task of solving the mystery behind a series of murders. Upon thoroughly investigating, he discovers a common thread that binds all the murders together. Kaithi Kaithi (MX Player) is about Dilli, an ex-convict, who endeavours to meet his daughter for the first time after leaving prison. However, his …

HIT 3 Telugu Box Office: Nani grabs second spot among top 10 non-biggies on BookMyShow pre-sales list

HIT 3 Telugu Box Office: Nani grabs second spot among top 10 non-biggies on BookMyShow pre-sales list

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No fancy gimmicks or massive pre-release blitz but just solid content and a loyal audience. That’s what Telugu star Nani’s HIT 3 is riding on as it storms into the box office race. Released today, the third installment in the HIT franchise has already racked up 3.34 lakh pre-sale tickets on BookMyShow. Guess what, it earned the film a second spot among non-biggie Telugu films released since August 2023. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu and co-starring Srinidhi Shetty, HIT 3 has drawn strong buzz not just for its gritty narrative but also for how it continues the dark, investigative theme established in the earlier two parts. Audiences seem hooked, and theaters in major Telugu cities are seeing full-house bookings. What makes HIT 3’s feat more impressive is the fact that it has overtaken the pre-sale numbers of several popular films. That includes Nani’s own Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (1.36L), Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel (1.54L), and Siddu Jonnalagadda’s blockbuster Tillu Square (1.68L). It even raced ahead of big fantasy and action titles like Hanuman (2.87L), Vijay Devarakonda’s Kushi (2.80L), and …

Naga Chaitanya stops his car to ask kids why they aren’t in school; fans say he’s ‘like a brother’. Watch

Naga Chaitanya stops his car to ask kids why they aren’t in school; fans say he’s ‘like a brother’. Watch

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Actor Naga Chaitanya was out and about in Hyderabad recently when he seemingly bumped into some fans. A video of him interacting with little kids and asking them why they aren’t in school is doing rounds on X (formerly Twitter), with fans noting how he’s talking to them ‘like a brother’. (Also Read: Naga Chaitanya jokes Sobhita Dhulipala lacks ‘basic human skills’, gets dramatic when sick; here’s how she responds) Naga Chaitanya seemingly bumped into some fans while out and about in Hyderabad. Naga Chaitanya interacts with little kids The video, seemingly shot by one of the kids, is circulating online. In the video, one of them can be heard constantly telling Chaitanya that they watched his recent film Thandel, but the actor seemed more interested in asking them why they aren’t in school. After asking four kids their names, he asked them which school they studied in. When one of them tells him he isn’t going to school anymore, he questions, “Why did you quit?” The kid tells him he’s working in a shop …

Boxoffice: Priyadarshi’s Court State vs a Nobody holds STRONG on Day 6 with Rs 3 crore Worldwide Collection

Boxoffice: Priyadarshi’s Court State vs a Nobody holds STRONG on Day 6 with Rs 3 crore Worldwide Collection

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In the first quarter of 2025, Telugu box office continues to shine, delivering its third major blockbuster of the year. After Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam and Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel. Priyadarshi’s legal drama Court State vs A Nobody, produced by another happening star Nani, has impressed audiences big time and is maintaining steady collections even on weekdays. Box Office Run: A Promising Journey The film Court State vs A Nobody had a strong opening with ₹8 crore on Day 1, followed by ₹7 crore on Day 2 and ₹8 crore on Day 3. Despite weekdays slowing down most films, Court State vs A Nobody remains rock steady, adding ₹3 crore on Day 6, pushing its worldwide gross to a whopping ₹34 crores.  Worldwide Box Office Collection (Approx.): Day Worldwide Collections 1 Rs 8 crore 2 Rs 7 crore 3 Rs 8 crore 4 Rs 4 crore 5 Rs 4 crore 6 Rs 3 crore Total   Rs 34 crore 50 Cr Milestone in Sight? With the weekend ahead and no major releases until the Eid holiday, trade analysts …