Akhanda 2 teaser: Nandamuri Balakrishna's ‘cringe' scenes leaves internet divided: ‘Even Bhojpuri cinema is ashamed'
Akhanda 2 is backed by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner. It is presented by M Tejeswini Nandamuri.
The teaser of Akhanda 2 reveals a powerful new avatar of Balakrishna, retaining the spiritual essence and stylised action that defined the first film.
Promising an action saga like never before, the teaser showcases Nandamuri Balakrishna taking on a group of thugs amidst majestic snow-capped peaks reminiscent of Mount Kailash. Wielding a trishul, he single-handedly lifts and tosses gunmen into the air, delivering high-octane action with his commanding presence.
The film seemingly blends mythological symbolism with larger-than-life action and mass appeal seamlessly.
Reacting to the teaser, a user took to X, formerly Twitter and wrote, 'After seeing this even Bhojpuri cinema people will feel ashamed, ultra pro level cringe. How can South Indian people support such ultra pro cringe movies?'
'If this were a Bollywood film, people & critics would've become Physicists & Logicians by now,' added another.
'Every cringy movie seems fine as long as it's not made in Bollywood,' also wrote someone else.
Meanwhile, fans were seen praising Nandamuri for the teaser.
Among them, one posted: 'I have watched #DaakuMaharaaj on the premier day, in Telugu among Telugu audiences in DLF Avenue, Saket. Balayya fans are so passionate that it's like a festival for them. I can only imagine how this movie would feel on the first day in Telugu states.'
'Boyapati on God mode. He never disappoints us,' added another. '#Akhanda2Teaser is Excellent,' said one more fan.
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam also stars Samyuktha and Aadhi Pinisetty.
The action sequences in the film are helmed by Ram-Lakshman. Thaman S composed the music. Cinematography is handled by C Ramprasad and Santoshh D Detake. Editing is done by Tammiraju.
The film is currently under production. It is said that the team is yet to wrap up the film shoot, including major portion in Georgia and a key action sequence.
Akhanda 2 is scheduled to be released on September 25.
It will clash with Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film, OG. It also marks Emraan Hashmi's Telugu debut.
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