February 3, 2025
The highly anticipated pre-release event for the film Thandel was marred by the unexpected absence of its star guest, Allu Arjun. The actor, widely celebrated for his role in Pushpa, was scheduled to attend the event, which had been widely publicized. However, his absence left many fans and guests disappointed.
Allu Arjun’s appearance was highly awaited as it would have been his first public engagement following recent challenges, including a dispute with the Telangana government and a tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. The Thandel film team had hoped that his presence would significantly boost the event’s profile and generate excitement for the film, which features Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi and is directed by Chandoo Mondeti.
Despite the high expectations, Allu Arjun’s absence led to speculation that he might still be grappling with the recent events. Fans eagerly awaited his stage address, which unfortunately did not materialize. Clarifying the situation, Allu Aravind explained that Allu Arjun could not attend the event due to severe gastritis after returning from a foreign trip.
The film Thandel, produced by Bunny Vas and presented by Allu Aravind, is set for release on February 7th.