Chandoo Mondeti

Following Thandel's triumph, director Chandoo Mondeti is gearing up for a massive pan-India historical thriller. Bollywood's Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati have joined forces for this high-octane project, set against the backdrop of Ujjain with significant historical connections. The film, currently in pre-production, promises an exciting present-day narrative with deep historical roots. An official announcement is anticipated in June.

Naga Chaitanya's recent portrayal in 'Thandel' earned him the Best Actor (Telugu) award at the Indian National Cinema Academy Awards. He expressed deep gratitude for the film, which brought the stories of Srikakulam fishermen to life and became a massive box office success. The actor also acknowledged the director, cast, and crew for their contributions to this memorable project.

Reports of Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati teaming up for a period thriller, directed by Chandoo Mondeti and produced by Dharma Productions, have been debunked. Akshay's team has officially labeled these claims as mere rumors. Meanwhile, his recent horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla,' is performing well at the box office.

Naga Chaitanya shoots 'Thandel' with Sai Pallavi, directed by Chandoo Mondeti. A video of them celebrating an assistant's birthday on set surfaces. 'Thandel' is an action drama about the fishermen community, inspired by real events. It is their second movie together after 'Love Story'.

Chandoo Mondeti who made his successful debut with Karthikeya, is likely to pen a script for Nagarjuna.

By now Pan-India star Prabhas has taken to his Instagram stories to appreciate the cast and crew of ‘Karthikeya 2’ and wrote, “Congratulations to @actor_nikhil, @anupamaparameswaran96, @anupampkher, @Chandoo.mondeti, @bhairavudu, @peoplemediafactory, @aaartsofficial, and the entire team of #Karthikeya2 for their blockbuster success.”

Actor Naga Chaitanya is set to collaborate with director Chandoo Mondeti for the third time in an upcoming film. The duo previously worked together on successful movies like 'Premam' and 'Savyasachi.' Although the official confirmation is still awaited, reports suggest that Keerthy Suresh, who worked with Naga Chaitanya in the blockbuster film 'Mahanati,' is likely to be cast as the female lead in the new project. This potential reunion between Naga Chaitanya and Keerthy Suresh has generated excitement among fans.

The duo are teaming up for a film after 'Arjun Suravaram' and 'Savyasachi'.

The South Indian film industry has started giving surprising Pan-India hits, especially after the pandemic. The regional film industry has revolutionised itself with great concepts attempted from pan-India to a world-level audience. While many high-budget Bollywood films recently tried hard at the box office, it was a low-budget Telugu film 'Karthikeya 2' that had a small and quiet release in Hindi which turned out to be the biggest success.

Actress Nivetha Pethuraj makes her Telugu OTT debut in the suspense thriller 'Bloody Mary' which is also the first directorial effort of Chandoo Mondeti in the digital space.

The film had featured Swati, Tanikella Bharani and Rao Ramesh in key roles

Bhumika Chawla and Niddhi Aggerwal will be seen in the movie.

Sharwanand was last seen in Hanu Raghavapudi directorial ‘Padi Padi Leche Masanu’, which reportedly did not garner fair reviews from the audience. Now, the actor is busy with the shoot of his next with Sudheer Varma, which is touted to be a comedy entertainer.

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is set to collaborate with director Chandoo Mondeti on a Pan India project titled 'NC23. The film is based on real incidents and is currently in the pre-production phase. Naga Chaitanya is preparing for his role as an angler, and a beloved actress has been chosen to star opposite him in the movie, although her name has not been revealed yet.

Naga Chaitanya will next team up with director Chandoo Mondeti, who is currently basking in the success of his directorial debut "Karthikeya", in a yet-untitled Telugu project.

Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming action-thriller ‘Savyasachi’ with ‘Premam’ director Chandoo Mondeti has been in the making since a long time. Finally, the shooting has been wrapped up except for a special song which is the remix version of Nagarjuna’s superhit number Ninnu Road Meeda Chusinadi Lagayathu from ‘Allari Alludu’. Milky-white diva Tamannaah Bhatia was initially considered to sizzle opposite Chaitu in this crazy number.

Naga Chaitanya's upcoming film, 'Thandel,' is set to release on February 7, 2025, with a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes, as revealed by director Chandoo Mondeti. The film, featuring Sai Pallavi and a lavish dance sequence, has a budget of Rs 75 crores. Initially slated for a January release, it was postponed to ensure high production quality.

According to T-Town sources, Nikhil has confirmed ‘Karthikeya 2’ as his next project and a major part of the film’s shoot will happen in Mathura. After preparing a tight script, Chandoo Mondeti is in the process of finalising the cast and the crew. Abhishek Nama is expected to bankroll this film on a lavish budget.

Nikhil Siddharth and Swati’s 2014 film Karthikeya was a huge hit and was widely loved by the audience. The film had received an overwhelming response from the audiences and critics alike for the way it dealt with a subject like the existence of God. The mystery thriller has left the audience thrilled and wanting more. Lately, there has been a lot of buzz around its sequel.

Naga Chaitanya's upcoming film, titled "Thandel," will see him playing the role of a leader from the fishermen community. The first-look poster shows Chaitanya in a boat during a storm, dressed in simple attire. The film, based on true events, required Chaitanya to visit a village to understand the lifestyle and culture of the fishermen. "Thandel" will also star Sai Pallavi, marking their second collaboration after "Love Story." Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, this film is their third project together. Additionally, Chaitanya will make his debut in the web series "Dhootha," a supernatural horror story.

Here are the details of the final schedule of 'Savyasachi'.

The actor reunites with Premam director 'Chandoo Mondeti' for the action thriller, which also features Madhavan in a pivotal role

Actor Nikhil Siddhartha and director Chandoo Mondeti have come together again for the sequel to their 2014 superhit film 'Karthikeya.' Titled 'Karthikeya 2,' the shooting of the movie is happening at a brisk phase.

Tollywood actor Naga Chaitanya may work with director Chandoo Mondeti for the third time in their upcoming project. The film financed by Bunny Vaas is said to revolve around a real-life incident where the hero takes a significant risk for his ladylove, with Chaitanya reportedly playing the role of a boat driver. The project is expected to roll out soon, with Chaitanya confident it will fare better than some of his recent releases.

According to latest reports, the script work for the sequel has been wrapped up and the makers are busy with the pre-production formalities. While Chandoo Mondeti is reprising his part as the writer-cum-director, Nikhil will continue from where he left as the protagonist.

Nikhil Siddhartha’s epic action-adventure 'Karthikeya 2' continues to dominate everywhere across the nation. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the film has received widespread acclaim and appreciation from acclaimed directors, heroes, celebrities, and politicians, in addition to box office success. After creating waves in theatres and OTT, the movie gained very good TRP ratings on its world television premiere.

The Telugu film 'Karthikeya 2' directed by Chandoo Mondeti won the Best Feature Film (Telugu) at the 70th National Film Awards. The movie, starring Nikhi Siddhartha and Anupama Parameswaran, centered on Dr. Karthikeya's quest for Lord Krishna's lost anklet. Despite modest beginnings, it grossed Rs 117 crore. Chandoo Mondeti hinted at a potential third installment.

Naga Chaitanya's next project, Thandel, directed by Chandoo Mondeti, is based on a real-life incident that occurred in 2018 in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. The film focuses on the life of a fisherman and the entire fishing community. It features Sai Pallavi as the female lead. Thandel will be released in multiple languages: Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. The movie's shooting is underway, and it is expected to be released in 2024.