The renowned music director is ready to take on a starring role as the lead in an new Tamil film.

The picture also highlights the connection the two actors share on-screen. Featuring touching moments between the lead pair, the trailer gives a glimpse of the context of the Indo-Pakistan conflict. Thandel is set to release globally on February 7, 2025, just in time for the Valentine season. During a promotional event for Thandel on Wednesday, a special photo opportunity highlighted the joyful expressions of Chay and Sai Pallavi, showcasing their joy at the overwhelmingly positive reception to the trailer. The long-awaited trailer for the romantic drama Thandel, starring actor Naga Chaitanya and Tollywood Collections Sai Pallavi, was revealed in the city of Vizag on Tuesday. Directed by director Chandoo Mondeti and produced by Bunny Vas under the banner of Allu Aravind, the film features a score by Devi Sri Prasad, further elevating its appeal as a nationwide release.