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.

13 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 ...

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...

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....

13 hours ago · The media reports suggest that Thandel focuses on Chodipilli Musalayya who had joined 30 fishermen on a fishing trip in six boats in 2000 who endure a harrowing journey after drifting into ...

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.

14 hours ago · The film's plot is based on the real-life experiences of fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, including Chodipilli Musalayya, who were detained and tortured after drifting into Pakistani waters.

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2 days ago · The movie is inspired by the real-life saga of Chodipilli Musalayya, who faced similar circumstances in 2000. Combining real events with cinematic twists, Thandel 2025 gives viewers a raw and compelling experience, making it much more than another action thriller. Whether you’re cheering for his release or marvelling at the intricate ...