Sobhita Is My Lady Luck… All My Successes Began After She Came Into My Life, Says Naga Chaitanya

The film ‘Thandel’, starring Naga Chaitanya and directed by Chandoo Mondeti, has been selected for two prestigious honors at the Gaddar Awards 2025. Naga Chaitanya has been chosen for the Best Actor award, while the film has also earned recognition as the Best National Integration Film. In the movie, he impressed audiences with his raw and rustic portrayal of Raju, a fisherman, delivering a natural and compelling performance. The government is set to honor him with the Gaddar Award, marking a significant recognition of both his acting talent and the film’s strong social message.

Speaking about the award, Naga Chaitanya credited his wife Sobhita Dhulipala as his source of inspiration and strength. “The massive success of Thandel, crossing ₹100 crore at the box office and now being selected for Best Actor at the Gaddar Awards all these milestones happened after Sobhita came into my life. She is truly my lady luck,” he said. He further emphasized that the support and strength one receives at home greatly influence professional success, adding that Sobhita has brought positive change and fortune into his life.

After marrying Sobhita Dhulipala in 2024, Thandel became a milestone in Naga Chaitanya’s career. The film grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide and received appreciation from both audiences and critics. Following earlier setbacks with films like Thank You, Laal Singh Chaddha and Custody, Thandel marked a strong comeback. Based on the real-life story of fishermen from a village in Andhra Pradesh, the film offered a powerful narrative. Naga Chaitanya shared that spending time with the fishermen to understand their struggles, courage and daily lives was an inspiring experience that taught him valuable personal lessons.