‘Thandel’ Pays Tribute to Sushma Swaraj’s Legacy: Family’s Role in the Story.

The highly anticipated film ‘Thandel’, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, is set for release on February 7. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the film is inspired by the real-life story of 22 Indian fishermen held by Pakistani forces in 2018. It highlights the efforts of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her family in securing their release.

A Tribute to Sushma Swaraj

‘Thandel’ pays tribute to the late Sushma Swaraj’s tireless work. Producer Bunny Vasu expressed heartfelt thanks to Sushma’s daughter, Bansuri Swaraj, for allowing the film to feature her mother’s name and real footage from press conferences. Bunny Vasu wrote on social media, “Thank you @BansuriSwaraj garu for giving us the opportunity to showcase your mother’s remarkable work in bringing back the fishermen from Pakistani jails in 2017-18.”

Real-Life Events Form the Core of the Film

The film is based on the 2018 incident, where 22 Indian fishermen were detained by Pakistan. Sushma Swaraj, as India’s External Affairs Minister, worked tirelessly to bring them back. After her passing, her daughter Bansuri continued to push for their safe return. ‘Thandel’ brings this inspiring story to the screen, showcasing their struggles and the family’s unyielding commitment.

Impressive Cast and Crew

Alongside Chaitanya and Pallavi, ‘Thandel’ features Sundip R Ved as the antagonist. The film also boasts a stellar technical crew, including National Award-winning composer Devi Sri Prasad, cinematographer Shamdat, editor Naveen Nooli, and art director Srinagendra Tangala.

Produced by Geetha Arts

Produced by Bunny Vasu under Geetha Arts, ‘Thandel’ is presented by Allu Aravind. The film promises to deliver a gripping, emotional story, highlighting courage, family, and patriotism.

Mark Your Calendar for February 7

With its emotional depth and thrilling narrative, ‘Thandel’ is set to take audiences on a powerful cinematic journey. Don’t miss this tribute to Sushma Swaraj’s legacy.

About the author

Neha Nikharge

Neha Nikharge is Assistant Editor at Awesome TV and a writer for AWSM Times. Neha covers Bollywood, OTT releases, celebrity interviews and pop culture for South Asian audiences in the US and around the world, and has written more than 4,500 stories for Awesome TV. Story tips and corrections: hello@awesometv.com.

Our editorial policy