India, Feb. 10 -- Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, finally released in theatres on February 7. The film opened to positive reviews and has been doing well at the box office. Reacting to the overwhelming response, Naga Chaitanya's father, veteran actor Nagarjuna, took to social media to shower praise on his son's performance and congratulated the entire team on the success of the film. (Also read: How a Pakistani jailer wanting Allu Arjun's autograph led to Naga Chaitanya's Thandel being made)

On his X account, Nagarjuna shared a picture with Chaitanya, and 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 fi...