As part of the promotions for Thandel, actress Sai Pallavi shared a nearly six-minute-long interview with her co-star Naga Chaitanya on her X handle. During the interactive Q&A session, she presented fan-submitted questions to Chaitanya, but one particular query caught everyone’s attention:
“When will you learn acting?”
Chaitanya, initially taken aback, turned to the camera and responded with a playful, “What do you mean by when will I learn acting?” However, he quickly composed himself and thoughtfully explained,
“Acting is a continuous journey. You never really stop learning. The moment you think you have, there’s no growth, no future. I’m still learning every single day.”
Sharing the video, Sai Pallavi cheekily captioned it, “Looks like the interview went well!”
Looks like the interview went well! @chay_akkineni
New side hustle😎 😝#Thandel #ThandelFromTomorrow pic.twitter.com/qNq8bopXfF— Sai Pallavi (@Sai_Pallavi92) February 6, 2025
Naga Chaitanya Opens Up About Online Trolling
In a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Naga Chaitanya discussed how he deals with trolls. He admitted that, in his early career, negative comments used to affect him. However, with time, he chose to ignore them. “Initially, I tried to put a stop to it, but I realized it’s a never-ending cycle. Now, I don’t bother responding because, for many, it’s just entertainment,” he shared.
Thandel’s Box Office Performance
Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, Thandel features Prakash Belawadi, Divya Pillai, Rao Ramesh, and Karunakaran. The film has collected ₹1.26 crore so far and is reportedly made on a budget of ₹90 crore.
The film marks the reunion of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi after their 2021 collaboration in Love Story.
