Preliminary figures suggest that *Thandel* has raked in over Rs 17 crore globally on its first day. With actual figures yet to be confirmed, this total could likely increase and hit the Rs 20 crore milestone. Co-starring Sai Pallavi in a key part, the film pulled in massive crowds at various single screens and Tollywood Box Office Collection multiplexes across the twin Telugu states on its debut day. Advance bookings for Saturday and Sunday showings suggest that *Thandel* is set to continue performing well in the coming days. The film achieved a theatrical share of Rs 12 crore on its opening day, marking Chaitanya’s first solo lead to exceed the double-digit share. Set against the setting of a fishermen's village in Srikakulam, *Thandel* tells a narrative of seaside romance, highlighting the mesmerizing performances of Chay and Sai Pallavi, enhanced with DSP’s soul-stirring musical score.