India, Feb. 10 -- Chandoo Mondeti's Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi-starrer Thandel hit screens this Friday. The film presented by Allu Aravind has a surprising connection to Allu Arjun, and it's not just because they are father and son. A report by Great Andhra detailed how a Pakistani jailer asking for the actor's autograph led to the film's making. (Also Read: Thandel worldwide box office collection day 2: Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi film holds steady; collects Rs.41 crore)

Thandel is based on the true incident of how 22 fishermen from Srikakulam drifted into Pakistan accidentally and were incarcerated there for about 13 months. Producer Bunny Vas learned of this instance when a Pakistani jailer gave the fishermen his address and asked...