Bunny Vas, Thandel Producer urges APSRTC chairman to take strong action

Bunny Vas, the producer of Thandel, has urged the chairman of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation to take strong action against those who played a pirated version of the movie in a government bus, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi.

He stated, “We found out from @Way2NewsTelugu that a @apsrtc bus (Service No: 3066) played a pirated version of our #Thandel,” producer Bunny Vas tweeted on Monday. In addition to being unlawful and ridiculous, this is also a direct disrespect to the innumerable people who put in countless hours to make this movie a reality. The filmmaker, producers, and artists all dreamed about the film. To make sure that such situations never occur again, I request APSRTC Chairman #KonakallaNarayanaRao Garu to act strictly and set a strong example to ensure that such incidents never happen.

Bunny Vas Tweet, Take a look at it:

We have come to know from @Way2NewsTelugu that an @apsrtc bus (Service No: 3066) played a pirated version of our #Thandel.. This is not only illegal and outrageous but also a blatant insult to the countless individuals who worked tirelessly to bring this film to life. The movie…

— Bunny Vas (@TheBunnyVas) February 10, 2025

The film was released on February 7th, it received good reviews with a blockbuster opening. It is based on a real-life incident where 20 Indian fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were apprehended and imprisoned by Pakistani officials.

Allu Aravind Statement in the Press Meet:

The truth was revealed by Allu Aravind during an event. “This true story took place in a small village near Vizag,” he stated. For 30 days, people traveled to Gujarat to go fishing. Unfortunately, they crossed foreign boundaries due to a weather-related issue, only to discover that they were caught and imprisoned by Pakistani Navy. The film tells the story of their battle, their suffering and how they overcame their local families to bring them back.

Thandel Crew Members:

The music for Thandel, was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, a National Award-winning musician. The film unit’s art department has been headed by Srinagendra Tangala, while the editing is done by Naveen Nooli, a National Award winner. ‘Thandel’ is presented by Allu Aravind and produced by Bunny Vasu under the Geetha Arts banner.