12 December,2025 03:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Still from Akhanda 2
After a court battle, Nandamuri Balakrishna's film Akhanda 2 has finally been released. The Telugu film, which was earlier scheduled for December 5 release, was postponed last minute due to a pending court case. However, the film has now hit the theatres, and people have shared their reactions to the film.
After watching the film on day 1, netizens took to X to share their review of the film. While some enjoyed the film, a large section called out the poor story and performances in the film. Some said that Thaman S's background score was the only saving grace in the film.
Positively reacting to the film, an X user wrote, "We all expect a level of craziness and madness from Boya and Balayya combo.. but with akhanda 2 they crossed every limit and touched the sky. musicthaman's thandavam. One of his best works. The way he takes us into a trance. BoyapatiSrinu says Subtlety is overrated and holds us to the direct grandeur of what Balayya is capable of. Surprise sentiment scene is the soul in 2nd half," the user wrote.
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A teaser released a few days ago by the makers has only gone on to add to expectations. The teaser shows the country's enemies conspiring to strike at India's roots. The teaser then shows Balakrishna, who is dressed as a sadhu, saying, "Where there is a bad, parallely, there is a God! Be brave." in his typical inimitable style.
The teaser reinforces what the trailer showcased -- that Balakrishna has a divine force operating from within him and that he takes on powerful black magic sorcerers aiding India's enemies. The teaser gives a glimpse of the exciting action sequences awaiting audiences in the film.
It is evident from the teaser that Balakrishna's character will take on both the country's enemies and the ungodly forces looking to disrupt the peace and harmony in the nation in 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam'.
Produced on an ambitious scale by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner, the project is being presented by M Tejaswini Nandamuri. The sequel, sources claim, will be a grand cinematic spectacle, with Boyapati Sreenu crafting a larger-than-life narrative on an even more expansive canvas.
The film features Samyuktha as the female lead, with Aadhi Pinisetty playing a powerful role, and Harshaali Malhotra a key character.
C. Ramprasad and Santoshh D Detakae are the cinematographers who have worked on the film, with Tammiraju being in charge of editing.
