1/5: Thandel, directed by Chandoo Mondeti of Karthikeya 2 fame, reunites Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, a hit pair after Love Story. / Image: Republic Digital

2/5: The puja ceremony was attended by Naga Chaitanya's father Nagarjuna and uncle Venkatesh. / Image: Republic Digital

3/5: Bunny Vaas' GA2 Pictures produced the film, which was presented by Allu Aravind at the Muhurtham festival in Hyderabad. / Image: Republic Digital

4/5: Thandel will be Naga Chaitanya's most expensive project to date / Image: Republic Digital

5/5: Renowned music composer Devi Sri Prasad will be composing the film's soundtrack. / Image: Republic Digital