New Delhi, March 16 -- Actor Naga Chaitanya is currently celebrating a major professional milestone. The Telugu star recently won the Best Actor award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025 for his performance in the film Thandel. The recognition has added another feather to the actor's cap, especially since the award came from the Telangana government.

The film, which also stars Sai Pallavi, features Naga Chaitanya in the role of a fisherman named Thandel Raju. Inspired by a real-life story of fishermen from an Andhra village, the film resonated with audiences and critics alike.

Speaking about the honour, the actor said the award holds special meaning for him because of the story behind the film and the effort that went into portrayi...