The recent press meet for Thandel took an unexpected turn, leaving film journalists frustrated and disappointed. While the event aimed to announce the movie’s official release date, set for February 7th next year, the handling of the Q&A session raised concerns. The Thandel team allowed only five questions, cutting the session short and leading journalists to question the necessity of the meet if such limitations were imposed.
Journalists were further disheartened by the lack of transparency; the identities of those asking questions were kept anonymous, creating a detached atmosphere. Additionally, the absence of lead actors Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi left journalists speculating that the team was attempting to sidestep potential controversies. This restrictive approach has sparked criticism among film journalists and media outlets, who feel the session could have been better organized to address their concerns effectively.