Naga Chaitanya starrer Thandel hit theatres on February 7 and is performing well at the box office. After Chaitanya's wife, actor Sobhita Dhulipala Instagram shoutout, his father, superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni HAS also praised the actor for his performance in the film. The veteran actor took to social media to appreciate his son's performance and Thandel's team. Nagarjuna took to his X handle and shared an old picture of him and Chaitanya, along with the film's poster. He wrote, "Dear @chay_akkineni, Proud of you my son! I have watched you push boundaries, face challenges, and give your heart to the craft. Thandel is not just another film—it is a testament to your relentless passion, your courage to dream big, and your hard work. To all the Akkineni fans—you have stood by us like family, and Thandel’s success is as much yours as it is ours. Thank you for your endless love and support! Gratitude." ALSO READ | Thandel movie review: Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi shoulder a layered romance but get bogged down by superficial drama Nagarjuna also thanked the team of Thandel and added, "A BIG BIG thank you to #AlluAravind garu and @TheBunnyVas, congratulations to the amazingly talented @Sai_Pallavi92 you never cease to amaze, the genius @ThisIsDSP you rock, the Raising Star director @chandoomondeti and the fabulous #Thandel team for making this moment unforgettable!" Check out his post on X: Dear @chay_akkineni, Proud of you my son!❤️ I have watched you push boundaries, face challenges, and give your heart to the craft. Thandel is not just another film—it is a testament to your relentless passion, your courage to dream big, and your hard work. 💐 ✨ ✨ ❤️ To all… pic.twitter.com/cE9u2EKaTn — Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) February 9, 2025 Naga Chaitanya retweeted his father's post, and wrote, "Thank you naana . Your appreciation is true success for me :)" ALSO READ | Naga Chaitanya says he was ‘treated like a criminal’ after divorce from Samantha: ‘I come from a broken home…’ Romantic drama Thandel is helmed by Chandoo Mondeti. The movie also stars Sai Pallavi in a pivotal role. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Thandel has so far earned Rs. 39.24 crore at the Indian box office.
