‘Akhanda 2' Teaser OUT: Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu delivers another mass entertainer: Watch
After setting the box office ablaze with 'Akhanda' in 2021, the formidable duo of
and director Boyapati Sreenu are back to reignite the big screens with 'Akhanda 2'.
Titled 'Akhanda 2: Thandavam', the film promises to double the action, drama, and energy, with Balakrishna reprising his iconic role in his trademark style.
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Akhanda - Title Track
The teaser was shared on a day before Nandamuri Balakrishna's birthday. The makers shared the teaser with a caption that read, '#Akhanda2Teaser out now in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada & Malayalam ( Links in bio) Happy birthday to the 'GOD OF MASSES' #NandamuriBalakrishna #Akhanda2 THANDAAVAM IN THEATRES DUSSEHRA 25th SEPTEMBER 'GOD OF MASSES' #NandamuriBalakrishna #BoyapatiSreenu @MusicThaman @14ReelsPlus @Raam.Achanta #GopiAchanta @tejeswinimathukumilli @kotiparuchuri.
' Another one wrote, 'Advance hbd to balaya to jai balaya time is fixed mass of action from balaya is permanent.'
Mass mayhem is unleashed in the teaser
The teaser is a thunderous showcase of everything fans expect from a Balakrishna-Boyapati collaboration. With high-octane action, fiery dialogues, and a visually intense canvas, Balayya appears in a divine and fearsome avatar, channeling the same spiritual aggression that made Akhanda a cult hit. SS Thaman's electrifying background score heightens the adrenaline, while the stunt choreography is sharp and larger-than-life.
Fans of the superstar seems to be highly impressed by the teaser. One wrote, 'NBK SirIn Divine Rudhra Thandava Power Mode.' Another one wrote, 'At the age of 65, he is still literally carrying cinema on his shoulders only No multistarrers, no others actors carrying major part of the movie, no help from any other individual whatsoever... Tege prati ticketu ayana peru meede... This is the pride of us, #NandamuriBalakrishna fans.
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Director Boyapati Sreenu, known for his action-packed narratives with emotional heft, has infused the sequel with an even grander scale and intensity. The film promises to uphold the essence of Akhanda while pushing the boundaries with more powerful visuals and mythological elements.
Box office clash on the horizon
With 'Akhanda 2' slated for release on September 25, the stage is set for a high-voltage box office clash as it goes head-to-head with Pawan Kalyan's OG.
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