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{{Short description|2025 Indian film by Boyapati Sreenu}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Akhanda 2
| image = Akhanda 2.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Boyapati Srinu|Boyapati Sreenu]]
| producer = Ram Achanta<br>Gopi Achanta<br>Ishan Saksena
| writer = Boyapati Sreenu
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]]
* [[Aadhi Pinisetty]]
* [[Samyuktha (actress)|Samyuktha Menon]]
* [[Harshaali Malhotra]]
}}
| music = [[Thaman S.]]
| cinematography = [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|C. Ramprasad]]<br>Santosh Detake
| editing = Tammiraju
| studio = 14 Reels Plus Entertainment<br>IVY Entertainment
| distributor = [[Zee Studios]]
| released = {{film date|2025|12|12|df=yes}}
| runtime = 165 minutes<ref>{{cite web |access-date=30 November 2025 |title=Censor Board clears Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' with U/A certificate |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/censor-board-clears-nandamuri-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thaandavam-with-u/a-certificate/articleshow/125669828.cms |work=Times of India}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = {{INR| 120 crore}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' collects Rs 37 lakh in advance booking in USA|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/box-office/nandamuri-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thaandavam-collects-rs-37-lakh-in-advance-booking-in-usa/articleshow/125295672.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date= 9 Jan 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Akhanda 2 box office: Collections remain disappointing for Balakrishna starrer in first 10 days|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Dec/22/akhanda-2-box-office-collections-remain-disappointing-for-balakrishna-starrer-in-first-10-days|date=9 Jan 2026}}</ref>
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR| 120–128 crore}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2: Thaandavam Locks Netflix OTT Release Date |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thaandavam-locks-netflix-ott-release-date-1928375 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |access-date=14 April 2026 |language=en |date=5 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 January 2026 |title=The Raja Saab worldwide box office collection day 3: Prabhas film earns ₹158 crore despite dip, beats Akhanda 2 lifetime |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/the-raja-saab-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-3-prabhas-film-earns-158-crore-despite-dip-beats-akhanda-2-lifetime-101768186895538.html/ |work=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
}}

'''''Akhanda 2: Thaandavam''''' ({{translation|Undivided 2: [[Tandava|Thaandavam]]}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[fantasy film|fantasy]] [[supernatural film|supernatural]] [[action drama film]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/akhanda-2-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmta5mzay|title=Akhanda 2|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref> written and directed by [[Boyapati Srinu|Boyapati Sreenu]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/akhanda-2-teaser-nandamuri-balakrishnas-cringe-scenes-leaves-internet-divided-even-bhojpuri-cinema-is-ashamed-11749524619816.html|title=Akhanda 2 teaser: Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'cringe' scenes leaves internet divided: 'Even Bhojpuri cinema is ashamed'|first=Sneha|last=Biswas|date=10 June 2025|website=mint}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/dil-raju-sets-sights-on-akhanda-2-nizam-rights-offers-rs-30-crore-1909586|title=Dil Raju Sets Sights on Akhanda 2 Nizam Rights, Offers Rs 30 Crore?|first=B. V. S.|last=Prakash|date=12 October 2025|website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/boyapati-planning-something-big-for-akhanda-2-937770|title=Boyapati planning something big for 'Akhanda 2'|first=Suhas|last=Sistu|date=17 January 2025|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref> The film stars [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] in dual role, alongside [[Aadhi Pinisetty]], [[Samyuktha (actress)|Samyuktha Menon]], and [[Harshaali Malhotra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/aadhi-pinisetty-villain-role-akhanda-2-freedom-challenge-balakrishna-boyapati-srinu-2774640-2025-08-21|title=Nandamuri Balakrishna is a grounded man, says Akhanda 2 co-star Aadhi Pinisetty|first=Anisha|last=Rao|date=21 August 2025|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Jul/02/bajrangi-bhaijaan-fame-harshaali-malhotra-plays-janani-in-akhanda-2|title=Bajrangi Bhaijaan fame Harshaali Malhotra plays Janani in Akhanda 2|first=Aditya|last=Devulapally|date=2 July 2025|website=Cinema Express}}</ref> It is a [[sequel]] to the 2021 film ''[[Akhanda]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nandamuri-balakrishna-reunites-with-boyapati-srinu-for-akhanda-2-9625076/|title=Nandamuri Balakrishna reunites with Boyapati Srinu for Akhanda 2|date=17 October 2024}}</ref>

The film has music composed by [[Thaman S]], cinematography handled by [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|C Ramprasad]] and editing by Tammiraju. It was released theatrically on 12 December 2025. Its a box-office bomb.

== Plot ==
After the events of [[Akhanda|first film]] NIA officer Perumal submits reports to NIA head ([[Jhansi lakshmi (actress)|jhansi]]) and explains about Akhanda ([[Nandamuri Balakrishna|Balakrishna]]) fight process but NIA head mention him as a criminal and asks to take action on Akhanda but parumal refuses and decides to submit his resignation but NIA head mentions that they will stop at nothing to catch Akhanda but Perumal mentions no one has ever caught Akhanda, when they were questioning the whereabouts of Akhanda, Perumal shows up. Meanwhile, Akhanda continues the process of restoring temples and reaches his native place and meets his teacher ([[Murali Mohan]]). There his teacher talks about finding him as kid and explains about rare and extremely powerful sadhana called "Ashta Siddhi" Sadhana for facing more challenges in future. Akhanda moves on to go for this sadhana at the same place where Arjuna had done sadhana in the Dwapar Yuga to attain Pashupatastra. At [[Tibet]], after losing a war with the [[Indian Army]], the [[People's Liberation Army|Chinese Army]] plans to attack India by trying destroying the [[spirituality]] of the Indian people. For that, the army launches a deadly [[Bioterrorism|bioweapon attack]], which targets the massive crowds at the Maha [[Kumbh Mela]], panic spreads across India, with the help of a greedy minister named Ajit Thakur. Scientists race against time to develop an antidote that can save millions of lives, with Dr. Janani — a brilliant young scientist working under [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] officer Archana Goswami — taking the lead and successfully creating a vaccine.

However, Ajit intent on exploiting this discovery begin to target Janani and her work, forcing her into danger. Ajit's brother Ajay chases and catches Janani after killing all her fellow scientists including Archana. At this critical juncture, Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Ghora, a powerful avatar of [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]] with divine strength, re-emerges to protect Janani and kills Ajay and his men. Simultaneously, Janani's father and Akhanda's twin brother, Murali Krishna, becomes involved in the escalating conflict. Together, they face both human and mystical adversaries who seek to harness occult power and utilizing biological warfare for their own gain .

As the threat grows, Akhanda navigates battlefields, spiritual arenas, and border conflicts, combining intense combat with ritualistic and mystical elements, including killing his rival Netra, a [[Magician (fantasy)|wizard]] who has deeply mastered [[black magic]]. He must thwart the plans for unleashing further destruction upon the nation while upholding the ideals of faith and righteousness. Throughout the struggle, Akhanda's divine resolve and martial prowess emerge as pivotal forces in countering both external aggression and internal decay.

In the climax, Akhanda confronts the masterminds behind the chaos by going into the [[India-China border]] and confronting the Chinese Army and Ajit, in order to restore a measure of justice. His victory symbolizes the endurance of spiritual strength and national unity against overwhelming odds, reinforcing the bond between humanity's physical survival and its metaphysical faith. The film ends with Akhanda going to Shambala.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]] in a dual role as:
** Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Ghora
** MLA Bala Murali Krishna
* [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] as Netra, an evil Tantrik
* [[Samyuktha (actress)|Samyuktha]] as Archana Goswami, [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] Officer
* [[Harshaali Malhotra]] as Janani, Murali Krishna and Saranya's daughter, DRDO scientist
* [[Viji Chandrasekhar]] as Dharani, Akhanda and Murali's mother
* [[Saswata Chatterjee]] as Chang, ex-general of [[China]]
* [[Sangay Tsheltrim]] as Xiang Lee, Chinese army general
* [[Sarvadaman D. Banerjee]] as Aditya Ram Bhagat, [[Prime Minister of India|Indian Prime Minister]]
* [[Kabir Duhan Singh]] as Ajit Thakur, Opposition [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]]
* [[Ronson Vincent]] as Ajay Thakur, Ajit's brother
* [[Shamna Kasim|Poorna]] as Padmavathi IAS, [[Principal secretary (India)|Principal Secretary]]
* [[Sharath Lohitashwa]] as Krishnamacharya Perumal, an [[National Investigation Agency|NIA]] officer
* [[Jhansi (actress)|Jhansi]] as NIA Chief
* [[Ayyappa P. Sharma]] as Prachanda, Netra’s assistant
* [[Ravi Prakash]] as Vishal Trivedi, collector of [[Kadapa]]
* [[Anish Kuruvilla]] as Rao, [[Minister of Defence (India)|Defence Minister of India]]
* [[Sai Dheena]] as Tamil goon
* Bharani Shankar as Kannada goon
* Raccha Ravi as Ravi, Murali’s assistant
* Mathew Varghese as PM’s advisor
* Kriss Venugopal as Ajith’s father
;Cameo appearance
* [[Tarun Khanna (actor)|Tarun Khanna]] as [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]]
* [[Pragya Jaiswal]] as Sharanya Murali Krishna, Murali's wife and Janani's mother (Photo achieve)
* [[Jagapathi Babu]] as Aghora Baba (archive footage from ''[[Akhanda]]'')
* [[Avinash Yelandur]] as Ramachandriah; Akhanda and Murali's father (archive footage from ''Akhanda'')
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
After the massive success of ''[[Akhanda]]'' (2021), director [[Boyapati Srinu|Boyapati Sreenu]] confirmed in early 2024 that a [[sequel]] was in development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/boyapati-srinu-confirms-the-sequel-to-the-blockbuster-akhanda-starring-nandamuri-balakrishna/articleshow/109503632.cms|title=Boyapati Srinu confirms the sequel to the blockbuster 'Akhanda' starring Nandamuri Balakrishna; shoot to begin post elections|date=22 April 2024|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> The film was officially announced as ''BB4'' on the occasion of [[Nandamuri Balakrishna]], as it marks the fourth collaboration between Balakrishna and Boyapati.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/bb4-balakrishnas-new-film-announced-on-birthday-reunites-with-boyapati-sreenu-2551172-2024-06-10|title='BB4': Balakrishna's new film announced on birthday, reunites with Boyapati Sreenu|date=10 June 2024|website=India Today}}</ref>

On 25 January 2025, the team officially announced [[Samyuktha (actress)|Samyuktha]] as the female lead. On 2 February 2025, makers announced [[Aadhi Pinisetty]] as [[Antagonist]] opposite Balakrishna. On 2 July 2025, [[Harshaali Malhotra]] were announced to be on board, marking her debut in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/harshaali-malhotra-bajrangi-bhaijaan-star-makes-comeback-with-akhanda-2-1503452819.html|title=Harshaali Malhotra, 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' star, makes comeback with 'Akhanda 2'|first=Statesman News|last=Service|date=3 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/bajrangi-bhaijaan-actress-harshaali-malhotra-to-make-telugu-film-debut-with-akhanda-2/cid/2111269|title=Harshaali Malhotra, who played Munni in 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', set to make her Telugu debut|work=Telegraph India|date=3 July 2025}}</ref> [[A.S. Prakash]] worked as the production designer of the film marking his fifth collaboration with [[Boyapati Srinu]] after [[Simha (film)]], [[Legend (2014 film)]], [[Vinaya Vidheya Rama]] and [[Skanda (film)]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-12-05 |title='Akhanda 2' first review: Balakrishna shines in mass action film as box office expectations peak |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/akhanda-2-first-review-balakrishna-shines-in-mass-action-film-as-box-office-expectations-peak/articleshow/125767402.cms |access-date=2026-02-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
The film was officially launched with a [[Muhurat shot|muhurtham]] shot on 16 October 2024 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/akhanda-2-balakrishna-and-boyapati-srinu-reunite-for-a-grand-sequel-2617705-2024-10-16|title=Akhanda 2: Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu reunite for a grand sequel|date=16 October 2024|website=India Today}}</ref> Principal photography began in 2024 with major schedules shot in [[Hyderabad]], [[Himalayas]] and [[Kumbh Mela]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/akhanda-2-shooting-at-ramoji-film-city-latest-updates-980098|title=Akhanda 2 Shooting at Ramoji Film City: Latest Updates|first=Varun|last=Keval|date=16 June 2025|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/akhanda-2-makes-history-with-mahakumbh-mela-shoot-1854204|title=Akhanda 2 Makes History with MahaKumbh Mela Shoot|first=B. V. S.|last=Prakash|date=15 January 2025|website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/akhanda-2-tandavam-boyapati-srinu-scouts-himalayas-950169|title='Akhanda 2: Tandavam' – Boyapati Srinu Scouts Himalayas|first=Askari|last=Jaffer|date=2 March 2025|website=www.thehansindia.com}}</ref> In mid-2025, the team filmed key sequences in [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-06-10 |title='Akhanda 2' heads to Georgia: Nandamuri Balakrishna's team to shoot key sequences in scenic locations |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/akhanda-2-heads-to-georgia-nandamuri-balakrishnas-team-to-shoot-key-sequences-in-scenic-locations/articleshow/120640314.cms?utm_source |access-date=2025-08-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

The film shooting wrapped up on August first week in [[Thiruvannamalai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nandamuri-balakrishna-akhanda-2-to-be-wrapped-by-august-first-week-2762464-2025-07-28|title=Exclusive: Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 to be wrapped by August first week|first=Anita|last=Britto|date=28 July 2025|website=India Today}}</ref> and Balakrishna completed dubbing for his role on 29 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Devulapally |first=Aditya |date=2025-08-08 |title=Balakrishna wraps Akhanda 2 dubbing on schedule |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Aug/08/balakrishna-wraps-akhanda-2-dubbing-on-schedule |access-date=2025-08-29 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

=== Marketing ===
The film teaser was released on 9 June 2025, on the occasion of Balakrishna's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 June 2025|first=Sonika Nitin|last=Nimjeurl|url=https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/akhanda-2-teaser-out-balayya-returns-with-divine-fury-but-fans-split-nc-125061000353_1.html|title=Akhanda 2 teaser out: Balayya returns with divine fury, but fans split|work=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/akhanda-2-thaandavam-teaser-balakrishna-returns-as-lord-shivas-ferocious-trishul-slinging-soldier/article69677580.ece|title='Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' teaser: Balakrishna returns as Lord Shiva's ferocious, trishul-slinging soldier|date=10 June 2025|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Main|Akhanda 2: Thaandavam (soundtrack)}}
The [[Akhanda 2: Thaandavam (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] album and [[background score]] were composed by [[Thaman S]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Oct/12/ss-thaman-begins-composing-the-score-for-nandamuri-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thaandavam|title=SS Thaman begins composing the score for Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2: Thaandavam|date=12 October 2025|website=Cinema Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/in-a-first-vedic-scholars-to-chant-sanskrit-shlokas-in-akhanda-2-1909782|title=In a First, Vedic Scholars to Chant Sanskrit Shlokas in Akhanda 2: Thandavam|first=B. V. S.|last=Prakash|date=13 October 2025|website=www.deccanchronicle.com}}</ref>

The first single titled "The Thaandavam" was released on 14 November 2025 in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/381926/akhanda-2-tells-greatness-of-sanathana-dharma-nbk|title=Akhanda 2 Tells Greatness Of Sanathana Dharma: NBK|first=Satya|last=B|date=14 November 2025|website=Gulte}}</ref> The second single titled "Jajikaaya Jajikaaya" was released on 18 November 2025.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 November 2025|title='Jajikaya' from Akhanda 2 is a quintessential Balayya mass number |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2025/Nov/19/jajikaya-from-akhanda-2-is-a-quintessential-balayya-mass-number |work=Cinema Express}}</ref>

== Release ==
=== Theatrical ===
''Akhanda 2'' was released on 12 December 2025.<ref>{{cite news |title=Akhanda 2 release: Nandamuri Balakrishna film to finally hit theatres on this date, confirm makers |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/akhanda-2-release-date-nandamuri-balakrishna-starrer-to-finally-hit-theatres-on-december-12-confirm-makers-101765299692706.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=9 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> It was initially set for release on 5 December 2025 but was postponed due to a stay order from the [[Madras High Court]],<ref>{{cite news |last1=S |first1=Mohamed Imranullah |title=Madras High Court restrains release of Nandamuri Balakrishna-starrer Akhanda 2 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-high-court-restrains-release-of-nandamuri-balakrishna-starrer-akhanda-2/article70361049.ece |work=The Hindu |date=5 December 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref> following a petition filed by [[Eros International]] against 14 Reels Plus Entertainment over a financial dispute.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Madras High Court Puts Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 Release on Hold {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/madras-high-court-puts-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-release-on-hold-79776.html |access-date=2025-12-04 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=When will Akhanda 2 release? Makers apologise to Balakrishna fans in new update: 'We've tried our best' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/when-will-akhanda-2-release-makers-apologise-to-balakrishna-fans-still-offer-no-date-101765015818392.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=6 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> The Madras High Court has granted permission for its release since the dues have been cleared.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jha |first1=Subhash K |title='Akhanda 2' Clears All Dues |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/akhanda-2-clears-all-dues-1922738 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=9 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Home media ===
The film began streaming on [[Netflix]] from 9 January 2026 in Telugu and dubbed versions of Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=7 January 2025 |title='Akhanda 2' OTT release: When and where to watch Nandamuri Balakrishna's fantasy action film |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/nandamuri-balakrishnas-fantasy-action-film-ott-release-date-out/cid/2141475 |website=Telegraph India}}</ref>

== Reception ==
'''<big>Critical Reception</big>'''

T. Maruthi Acharya of ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "If you walk in expecting logic, you will leave disappointed. If you walk in expecting loudness, divinity, explosions, and a man fighting an entire army with a trishul — then Boyapati has delivered exactly what he promised."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Acharya |first1=T. Maruthi |title=Akhanda 2 review: When logic leaves theatre and Boyapati, Balakrishna take over |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/akhanda-2-review-when-logic-leaves-the-theatre-and-boyapati-balakrishna-takes-over-2834762-2025-12-12 |work=India Today |date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Jalapathy Gudelli of ''[[Telugucinema.com]]'' wrote, "Apart from a couple of moments in the second half and Balakrishna’s riveting performance, “''Akhanda 2''” struggles to make an impact. Is it anywhere close to the first Akhanda? Not at all. It has devotional elements but lacks emotional connect."<ref>{{cite news |title=Akhanda 2 Review: A sequel that fumbles |url=https://telugucinema.com/reviews/akhanda-2-review-a-sequel-that-fumbles |work=[[Telugucinema.com]] |date=12 December 2025}}</ref>

A critic from ''[[Sakshi Post]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "''Akhanda 2: Thaandavam'' is a disappointing sequel that leans heavily on Balakrishna’s performance and Thaman’s music to stay afloat. The weak writing, predictable narrative, and underdeveloped characters make it a loud but hollow experience."<ref>{{cite news |title=Akhanda 2 Review: Balakrishna and Boyapati's Loud, Overstuffed Sequel That Struggles To Core |url=https://m.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/akhanda-2-review-balakrishna-and-boyapatis-loud-overstuffed-sequel-struggles-core |work=Sakshi Post |date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Suresh Kavirayani of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' wrote, "It wants to be devotional, patriotic, mythological, and mass-heavy all at once. In trying to achieve everything, it spreads itself thin and ends up offering very little that feels cohesive, original, or emotionally gripping."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kavirayani |first1=Suresh |title=Akhanda 2 Movie Review: Boyapati Srinu's spectacle loses steam amid a chaotic, illogical narrative |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2025/Dec/12/akhanda-2-movie-review-boyapati-srinus-spectacle-loses-steam-amid-a-chaotic-illogical-narrative |work=Cinema Express |date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

'''<big>Box Office</big>'''

''Akhanda 2'' grossed {{INRConvert|2.75|c|lk=on|year=2025}} domestically, inclusive of {{INRConvert|9|c|lk=on|year=2025}} from paid previews and {{INRConvert|7.5|c|lk=on|year=2025}} overseas on its first day for a total of {{INRConvert|0.25|c|lk=on|year=2025}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-13 |title=Akhanda 2 Box Office Collections: NBK starrer opens well with 4cr worldwide first day |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/akhanda-2-box-office-collections-nbk-starrer-opens-well-with-40cr-worldwide-first-day-1399109 |access-date=2025-12-14 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> On its second day the collections dropped by {{Percentage|50}} to {{INRConvert|20.5|c|lk=on|year=2025}} for a two-day total of {{INRConvert|59.75|c|lk=on|year=2025}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-14 |title=Akhanda Box Office Collections: NBK starrer holds surprisingly well on Saturday, 60cr worldwide in 2 days |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/akhanda-box-office-collections-nbk-starrer-holds-surprisingly-well-on-saturday-600cr-worldwide-in-2-days-1399127 |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> In its first weekend, the film grossed {{INRConvert|76.5|c|lk=on|year=2025}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-15 |title=Akhanda 2 Box Office Collections: NBK starrer has a 76 crore opening weekend worldwide |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/akhanda-2-box-office-collections-nbk-starrer-has-a-76-crore-opening-weekend-worldwide-1399144 |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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Akhanda 2: Thaandavam - Revision history

NereidaMccurdy5 at 07:28, 14 April 2026