Karthik Theeda

Thandel (2025) is a wild ride, honestly. At the center of everything? Karthik Theeda, who pretty much owns every scene he’s in. The story’s set in this rough-and-tumble coastal town where everyone’s got secrets and absolutely nobody trusts anyone—not even themselves, sometimes. Karthik plays a dude weighed down by his past, trying to keep his head above water while the world keeps throwing punches. He’s not the classic hero, but more like someone who’s just trying to do the right thing, even if it means breaking a few rules along the way. The film throws you into these gritty alleyways and sun-baked docks, where the local gangs run the show and the cops are just as shady. There’s a love story tangled up in all this chaos—because, of course, there is. It’s messy, complicated, and feels way too real. People get hurt, alliances shift, and nobody’s future feels guaranteed. Karthik’s character gets pulled deeper into the madness, and you can’t help but root for him, even when he’s making terrible choices. The tension never really lets up, and the soundtrack’s got this raw energy that just sticks with you. By the end, you’re left wondering if anyone really wins in a place like this, or if survival’s the best you can hope for. If you’re into gritty dramas with a beating heart, Thandel’s probably gonna be your thing.