India, Feb. 9 -- Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya, aka Chay, went all out to promote his recent big release, Thandel. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, it is being called the most expensive film in which the Premam star has acted. Thandel is a milestone in Naga Chaitanya's career. Based on a true story of Andhra fishermen from Srikakulam who head to Gujarat for fishing for nine months in a year, the story seems to have struck a chord with him. (Also read: Thandel movie review: Naga Chaitanya commandeers film that works as love story; falters otherwise)

For the most part, Thandel is the poignant love story between Raju (Naga Chaitanya) and Satya (Sai Pallavi) and both the actors have essayed their roles strongly. Chay has pushed himself and shown e...