YS Jagan’s Name Missing: Real-Life Victims Slam Thandel Makers

Real-life victims have criticized the makers of the film Thandel, which was released today, February 7, for omitting the name of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy from its narrative. Thandel is inspired by real-life incidents that took place in the Srikakulam region in 2018. 

The omission of YS Jagan's name, who played a pivotal role during the crisis, has sparked outrage among the real-life victims. They are demanding that the filmmakers provide an explanation for this exclusion. The controversy surrounding Thandel has raised concerns about the film's accuracy and its portrayal of real events.

#YsJagan కి పేరు రాకుందా చేయాలన్న #Thandel చిత్ర బృందం ప్రయత్నం వృధా !!

మా రియల్ హీరో జగన్ …సినిమా వాళ్ళు మమల్ని రిలీజ్ వరకు బయట చెప్పొడు అని ఒత్తిడి చేసారు …జీవితానం జగన్ గారికి రుణపడి ఉంటాం …మళ్ళి జగన్ CM కావాలి

- పాకిస్థాన్ లో చిక్కుకున్న వాళ్ళ కుటుంబ సభ్యులు https://t.co/BDC5SVtKMP pic.twitter.com/JbmvefPMaU

— cinee worldd (@Cinee_Worldd) February 7, 2025

The victims have also addressed the media, calling for a halt to the film’s screening, as it fails to acknowledge Jagan Mohan Reddy’s efforts and the role of the village Sarpanch during that period. They are urging the filmmakers to include a reference to the former Chief Minister’s contributions in the movie.

The origin story of the movie #Thandel

Andhra Pradesh Government (2019-2024) and YS Jagan's persistence is the reason for the smiles of many families. @ysjagan #YSJagan 🫡🙌❤️‍🔥pic.twitter.com/4OQz5VYRC1

— T😎mCruise (@KingofAndhra7) February 7, 2025

#YsJagan is the Real Hero in Thandel Story…But looks like movie team didn’t mention this in film due to insecurity!!

During Padhayatra Jagan Promised Fisher Mans Families that he will bring back the fishermans who were arrested in Pakisthan…After Coming to Power He kept his… pic.twitter.com/6IbuhVlTtm

— cinee worldd (@Cinee_Worldd) February 3, 2025

It is further reported that the film’s storyline is based on the true story of fishermen who inadvertently crossed into Pakistan’s territorial waters. In this context, the actual victims of the incident are now questioning the film’s authenticity and accusing the filmmakers of deliberately excluding Jagan Mohan Reddy’s name, despite his role in facilitating their return home.

Real Hero Of Thandel Movie YS JAGAN✊🔥

కేంద్రంలో అధికారంలో ఉన్న బీజేపీ కూడా చేతులెత్తేసింది.

22 మంది ప్రాణాలు కాపాడిన దేవుడు జగనన్న. pic.twitter.com/gBExrGMpCw

— 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐒𝐉 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐠 (@YSJ2024) February 7, 2025

Also read: Thandel Review, Rating