Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu are teaming up again for Akhanda 2, after the massive success of their previous film, Akhanda
“Akhanda 2” is one of the most awaited films in the Telugu cinema industry. Nandamuri Balakrishna is set to team up with director Boyapati Sreenu once again, following the massive success of their previous collaboration, “Akhanda.” The original film marked a significant milestone in both their careers, becoming one of the biggest hits they’ve ever experienced.
The official announcement of “Akhanda 2” is expected soon. Recently, it was revealed that Boyapati Sreenu completed the first draft of the film a few days ago. The sequel promises to be an ambitious project, with plans to produce it on a grand scale.
Boyapati Sreenu, known for his impactful storytelling and dynamic direction, recently faced a setback with the release of “Skanda” featuring Ram Pothineni, which did not perform well at the box office. This has only fueled Boyapati’s determination to deliver a blockbuster hit with “Akhanda 2,” as he works meticulously on the film’s subject.
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Previous Releases and Performance
The first “Akhanda” film had a tumultuous release schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially slated for release on May 28, 2021, it was postponed and eventually hit theaters on December 2, 2021. The film was later dubbed in Tamil and released on January 28, 2022, and in Hindi on January 20, 2023.
Digital and Satellite Rights
Disney+ Hotstar acquired the digital distribution rights for ₹15 crore, and Star Maa secured the satellite rights. The film premiered on Hotstar on January 21, 2022, becoming the most-watched regional film on OTT platforms. Its television premiere on Star Maa occurred on April 10, 2022, and the Hindi dub’s satellite rights were sold to Zee Cinema.
Box Office Success
“Akhanda” collected ₹20.8 crore in the Telugu states and ₹29.60 crore worldwide on its opening day. By the second day, it had amassed ₹44 crore, and over $500,000 at the US box office within two days. The film’s worldwide collection reached ₹56.90 crore by the third day and ₹66.7 crore by the fourth day. By the end of its first week, it grossed ₹79.9 crore worldwide, crossing ₹95.9 crore in 11 days. Ultimately, “Akhanda” grossed ₹133.20 crore during its theatrical run and celebrated 50 days in 103 centers.
