Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi starrer Thandel to feature a massively mounted Shivaratri song; ropes in 1000 artists for the dance track

The song is composed by Devi Sri Prasad with Sekhar Master handling the choreography of the powerful track.

October 1, 2024 - 1:11 PM IST

Naga Chaitanya’s most-awaited Pan India film Thandel, directed by Chandoo Mondeti is set against the backdrop of the village of D. Matchilesam in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. As part of this endeavour, the makers incorporated a significant aspect of Srikakulam's rich heritage: the ancient Shiva temple of Sri Mukhalingam by adding a special song that marks the Maha Shivratri celebrations.

Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi starrer Thandel to feature a massively mounted Shivaratri song; ropes in 1000 artists for the dance track

For the unversed, the temple hosts special celebrations almost every year as a part of the grand festival of Maha Shivaratri. This festival is celebrated with immense devotion, tradition, and grandeur here. Inspired by this, the team planned a spectacular and never-before-seen kind of Shivaratri song for the movie. The song was filmed on a grand scale, with elaborate settings and high production values, to make the celebration of Shivaratri feel awe-inspiring and resonate with all age groups.

Music Director Devi Sri Prasad has composed this song, which is expected to hold a timeless value, whereas Sekhar Master has done the choreography. The song will not only feature Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi but also thousands of dancers. This Shivaratri song is expected to have unique and powerful presentation as the makers to make it one of the most special songs in Naga Chaitanya's career. Meanwhile, sources reveal that entire team is excited about bringing this powerful Shivaratri song to the audience.

The makers released a couple of posters from the song shoot. Both Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi appear in traditional wear and dance alongside dancers. In the background, a massive Lord Shiva idol showcases the grandeur of the making.

Produced by Bunny Vas under the prestigious Geetha Arts banner and presented by Allu Aravind, it is based on real-life events that took place in the village of D. Matchilesam in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. Although these are true incidents, the circumstances, emotions, and situations that occurred between two lovers is more thrilling than even a fictional tale.

The movie also boasts a notable crew which includes Shamdat handling the cinematography, National-award-winning Naveen Nooli as the editor, and Srinagendra Tangala heading the art department. Thandel will have a Pan India release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages.

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