HBD Naga Chaitanya: Thandel’s Promise And Much More

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is celebrating his birthday today and this really is an eventful passage for him as he is getting married on December 4th, followed by the release of Thandel on 7th December.

On the occasion of Chaitany’s birthday, the makers of Thandel have released a smashing new poster and he looks dynamic in the same. Holding a heavy anchor in his hand, Naga Chaitanya is seen standing on a ship amidst a fierce rainstorm, his intense expression and powerful stance conveying a sense of danger and determination. He is evidently in action mode.

By the looks of it, Naga Chaitanya sports a raw and rugged look with a thick beard and long hair, and he is sure to impress fans with his intense performance. The way he portrayed the role of Thandel Raju must surely be exciting his fans to no end and it is very interesting to see what he has in store for the audience.

It needs to be said that Thandel is creating a massive buzz, with excitement reaching new heights, especially following the release of the first song, Bujji Thalli. The track, composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad, has quickly topped the music charts, becoming an instant hit. This song is a proper winner.

Now that the promotional campaign is underway, the stage is being prepared for Thandel on the 7th of February. The film has Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles and is directed by Chandoo Mondeti.

Prasanth Varma’s ‘Devakinandana’ Stuns Fans But Not in a Good Way!

Sometimes, even the most promising seeds fail to sprout, and Devakinandana Vasudeva seems to be one of them. Released with much fanfare yesterday, the movie had audiences intrigued thanks to the involvement of Prasanth Varma, the mind behind the blockbuster HanuMan. In addition, the rare Twitter promotions by superstar Mahesh Babu for his nephew Ashok Galla and expectations soared. However, the end product left audiences scratching their heads, wondering what went wrong.

The attempt to retell the stories of Krishna, Kamsa, and Satyabhama in a modern context felt like a mismatched puzzle. Director Arjun Jandhyala’s treatment of the narrative failed to connect, with outdated storytelling, flat humor, and dull performances taking centre stage. Ashok Galla’s body language and over-the-top fight scenes didn’t gel well with the plot, leaving fans disappointed. Despite Prasanth Varma’s impressive storytelling track record, his script seemed out of sync with contemporary tastes.

Prasanth, who proudly shared at the pre-release event that he has 33 stories in his store, might want to double-check their relevance. While HanuMan showcased his creative brilliance, Devakinandana Vasudeva feels like a misstep. The timing didn’t help either, with audiences’ attention drifting towards the upcoming Pushpa 2 frenzy. Even Mechanic Rocky and Zebra, released on the same day, struggled with average theater occupancy.

As for Devakinandana Vasudeva, it seems to be treading water at the box office. If Prasanth Varma had hoped to transport audiences into an engaging mythological spectacle, the response might feel like a rude awakening. But hey, perhaps he can chalk this up as one of those “33 stories” better left untold!