1 day ago · How Chodipilli Musalayya and other fishermen were caught “In November 2000, we (about 31 fishermen) went into the deep sea in six boats for fishing. Around 3 am, we woke up in the anchored boats after hearing loud noise and found ourselves surrounded by Pakistan Coast Guards. They took 25 fishermen into their custody and the drivers of the ...

1 day ago · The ordeal of Chodipilli Musalayya. According to The New Indian Express, Musalayya was just 21 years old when he left his home in August 2000 to seek a better livelihood.Gujarat’s Okha was his destination, where he was joining the fishermen for deep-sea fishing. In November 2000, as they passed in the dark of night, their boats crossed an invisible borderline.

5 hours ago · According to Koimoi, Thandel brings to the big screens the experiences of one Chodipilli Musalayya. Thandel is directed by Chandoo Mondeti | Image: X. In August 2000, Musalayya, 21, left his home. He ventured out into the sea with the aim of fishing in the deep waters of Okha in Gujarat. It was supposed to be a usual day at work until Musalayya ...

11 hours ago · In particular, we will focus on Chodipilli Musalayya and see their story unfold through his perspective. In 2000, 21-year-old Musalayya moved to Gujarat in search of work. At that time, fishermen ...

17 hours ago · Thandel is based on the true story of Chodipilli Musalayya, a fisherman imprisoned in Karachi after accidentally crossing into Pakistani waters. The film powerfully portrays the hardships faced by Musalayya and other fishermen, highlighting their year-long imprisonment and the struggles of their families back home. Producer Allu Aravind shared ...

5 hours ago · Specifically, the movie is based on a fisherman called Chodipilli Musalayya’s account. The movie stars Naga Chaitanya in the role of Raju, one of the leading members of a rural community of fishermen and their wives.

Jan 29, 2025 · Musalayya was captured by the Pakistan Coast Guards while fishing near Okha in Gujarat in November 2000, and he suffered for one year after he was captured and tortured in the Pakistan jail....

Yes, this story is not a fictional tale, as this is inspired by the real-life story of Chodipilli Musalayya, a fisherman from the remote Kunduvanipeta village of Srikakulam district. Musalayya was among the 25 Indian fishermen who spent one year in Karachi prison.

Thandel is based on a real-life incident that occurred near Vizag, in a small village. The fishermen, who had traveled to Gujarat for a 30-day fishing expedi...

Dec 3, 2018 · If this spine-chilling story, which was recalled by Chodipilli Musalayya, a fisherman from the remote Kunduvanipeta village of Srikakulam district, is to be believed, the fear among the families...