Naga Chaitanya's 'Thandel' Role Earns Him National Accolade

Naga Chaitanya was honored with the Best Actor (Telugu) award at the recent Indian National Cinema Academy (INCA) Awards in Mumbai. This recognition celebrates his performance in the critically acclaimed film 'Thandel'.

Chaitanya expressed deep gratitude for the role of Thandel Raju, stating it taught him valuable lessons and that bringing the stories of Srikakulam fishermen to life was a memorable journey. He thanked the director, cast, and crew for their contributions to the film's success.

'Thandel,' directed by Chandoo Mondeti, is based on a true account of fishermen from Andhra Pradesh held by Pakistani authorities. The film achieved commercial success, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office upon its release in February 2025.

Naga Chaitanya is currently working on a new project with director Karthik Dandu, featuring Meenakshi Chaudhary and Sparsh Shrivastava.