In a recent interview, producer Allu Aravind revealed why Sai Pallavi was chosen for the lead role in the film Tandell. He emphasized that Sai Pallavi was the perfect choice for the role, as she did full justice to the character.

Allu Aravind mentioned that he personally selected Sai Pallavi for the heroine's role, as he felt that actresses from Mumbai might not be able to do justice to the character. The role required a lot of emotional depth, and he believed that Sai Pallavi was the right choice to bring those emotions to life.

He further stated that the character played by Sai Pallavi would remain in the audience's memory for a long time, praising her ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in her performance.