New Delhi, March 22 Actor Naga Chaitanya said that "Thandel" was a film that turned out to be a "deeply special journey" for him, as he expressed his gratitude for receiving the Best Actor Award at the 2025 Telangana Gaddar Film Awards.
Chaitanya received the award for the 2025 film at the award ceremony, which was held on March 19. The ceremony was organized to honor excellence and achievements in Telugu cinema for films released during the year 2025.
The actor shared a note on his X handle on Saturday and said he was honored to receive the award. "Truly honored to receive the Telangana Gaddar Film Award 2025 for Best Leading Actor for #Thandel. This film has been a deeply special journey for me, and I'm grateful beyond words to have had the opportunity to be part of this narrative and bring this true heroic story to the screen," he wrote.
Chaitanya thanked the entire cast and crew of the film. "I would like to thank the entire cast and crew of #Thandel, without whose efforts this award would not have been possible. I also want to thank the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana @revanthanumula Garu, the Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister @BhattiMallu garu, the Hon'ble Minister @KomatireddyKVR garu, and the entire Gaddar film awards committee for this recognition, along with dearest @AlwaysRamCharan for presenting the award," he added.
The film was directed by Chandoo Mondeti and featured the actor in the role of an Indian fisherman, Raju. He will next appear in "Vrushakarma" alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary and Zarina Wahab in significant roles.