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Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Balayya wraps dubbing for ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam', Dussehra release locked
The blockbuster combination of 'God of the Masses' Nandamuri Balakrishna and hitmaker Boyapati Sreenu is back for their fourth outing with the high-octane sequel Akhanda 2: Thaandavam. Mounted on a massive scale under the 14 Reels Plus banner by producers Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta, and presented by M Tejaswini Nandamuri, the film is currently in its final post-production phase. Balakrishna has already wrapped up dubbing for his portions, marking a significant milestone. The team is working at full throttle on CG, re-recording, and other post-production elements, with the first copy expected in three weeks. The makers have reaffirmed the Dussehra release date of September 25th, ruling out any delays. The teaser has already sent fans into a frenzy, showcasing Balakrishna in a never-before-seen ferocious avatar. Adding to the excitement, Samyuktha, often dubbed Tollywood's lucky charm, takes on a key lead role, while Aadhi Pinisetty brings his trademark intensity to a standout character. Young talent Harshali Malhotra makes her Tollywood debut in a pivotal role. With S Thaman delivering a thunderous soundtrack, C. Ramprasad on cinematography, Tammiraju on editing, and AS Prakash handling grand set designs, the film promises top-tier technical finesse. As the release date draws closer, the team is set to ramp up promotions with back-to-back updates, ensuring the Akhanda fever reaches its peak by Dussehra.
Hans India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Harshali Malhotra makes Telugu debut with ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam'; FL unveiled
After the roaring success of Akhanda, the mass-action saga is returning in a bigger avatar with Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by blockbuster specialist Boyapati Sreenu. Mounted on an expansive scale under the 14 Reels Plus banner, the film is produced by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta, and presented by M. Tejaswini Nandamuri. Promising to elevate every aspect of the franchise—be it story, scale, or technical brilliance—the sequel is being billed as a massive Pan-India release, hitting screens on September 25, 2025, coinciding with Dussehra. The makers recently revealed the first look of Harshali Malhotra, best known for her role as the child artist in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Making her Tollywood debut, Harshali plays Janani, and captivates in a traditional saree, radiating innocence and charm. The teaser of Akhanda 2 has already created waves, showcasing Balakrishna in a never-before-seen powerful avatar, raising audience expectations. The film also stars Tollywood's lucky charm Samyuktha as the female lead, alongside Aadhi Pinisetty in a fierce, intense role set to leave a lasting impression. The technical team behind Akhanda 2 is equally stellar. Music is composed by S Thaman, cinematography is handled by C Ramprasad, editing by Tammiraju, and AS Prakash helms the art direction, ensuring a rich and immersive visual experience. With high-octane action, powerful emotions, and spiritual grandeur, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam is set to redefine mass cinema and deliver a thunderous festive treat to fans across the nation.
Deccan Herald
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' actor Harshaali Malhotra to make Telugu debut with 'Akhanda 2'
A smile of an angel and a heart of gold ❤️ Introducing Bajrangi Bhaijaan fame #HarshaaliMalhotra as 'JANANI' from #Akhanda2 ✨ #Akhanda2 THANDAAVAM IN THEATRES DUSSEHRA 25th SEPTEMBER #Akhanda2Thaandavam 'GOD OF MASSES' #NandamuriBalakrishna #BoyapatiSreenu @AadhiOfficial … — 14 Reels Plus (@14ReelsPlus) July 2, 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harshaali Malhotra (@harshaalimalhotra_03)
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan' actor Harshaali Malhotra to make Telugu debut with ‘Akhanda 2' starring Nandamuri Balakrishna
Actor Harshaali Malhotra, popular for her role of Munni in Salman Khan-starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan, has joined the cast of Akhanda 2: Thaandavam. The upcoming Telugu film is a sequel to the 2021 release Akhanda. Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, who also helmed the first part, the film is slated to hit the big screen on September 25. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Malhotra, 17, will play Janani in the film, which also marks her Telugu debut. Production and distribution company 14 Reels Plus shared Malhotra's casting news on its official X handle on Wednesday. Malhotra made her film debut in 2015 with Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan. She featured in the role of Shahida Aziz, better known by the name of Munni. The film emerged as a box office hit and also starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It revolved around Salman Khan's character, a simple-minded Hanuman devotee, Pawan, who crosses paths with a mute girl, Munni, from Pakistan after she strays accidentally into India. It follows his attempts to unite the child (Malhotra) with her parents across the border. Before starring in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Malhotra appeared in television serials Qubool Hai and Laut Aao Trisha. ALSO READ:'Akhanda 2: Thandavam': Aadhi Pinisetty on board Nandamuri Balakrishna-Boyapati Sreenu film Sharing the poster of her new film on Instagram, Malhotra said her character Munni has been a "feeling, memory and a heartbeat" for her. But she is now ready to return to the screen with a different role. 'Munni was not just a character, she was a feeling, a memory, a heartbeat-something that stayed with you and with me. After all these years, I've held on to your love patiently, silently, and with a heart full of gratitude.' Akhanda 2 will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bajrangi Bhaijan fame Harshaali Malhotra to play Janani in Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Thandaavam'
The makers of director Boyapati Srinu 's upcoming action entertainer 'Akhanda 2: Thandaavam', featuring Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead, on Wednesday announced that Harshaali Malhotra , best known for having played the little girl Munni in Salman Khan's blockbuster film 'Bajrangi Bhaijan', would play the role of Janani in their film. The production house 14 Reels Plus, which is producing the film, took to its X timeline to make the announcement. It wrote, "A smile of an angel and a heart of gold. Introducing Bajrangi Bhaijaan fame #HarshaaliMalhotra as 'Janani' from #Akhanda2 #Akhanda2 Thandaavam in theatres Dussehra 25th September. #Akhanda2Thaandavam 'GOD OF MASSES' #NandamuriBalakrishna #BoyapatiSreenu @AadhiOfficial @MusicThaman @14ReelsPlus @iamsamyuktha_ @RaamAchanta #GopiAchanta #MTejeswiniNandamuri @kotiparuchuri." The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs, ever since the makers released a teaser of the film to mark the birthday celebrations of the film's lead actor Nandamuri Balakrishna. The teaser introduced audiences to Balakrishna's fiercely divine avatar in the film. It showed Lord Shiva's loyal mount Nandi flaking the Trishul. We also get a glimpse of the protagonist's intense fight against evil. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Bother With An Expensive Will (Do This Instead) Local Will Finder Undo The teaser gave away the fact that the sequel would feature some high-intensity action sequences choreographed by stunt directors Ram-Lakshman. Remember 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' fame Harshaali Malhotra? Here's what she is doing these days! Renowned composer S Thaman, whose work in all of Balakrishna's recent films have come in for praise, is again scoring music for this Balakrishna film as well. For the unaware, 'Akhanda 2: Thandavam' marks Balakrishna's fourth professional collaboration with filmmaker Boyapati Sreenu. A sequel to the 2021 blockbuster 'Akhanda', the movie promises all the elements of a mass entertainer. The drama has been produced by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the prestigious banner of 14 Reels Plus, and presented by M Tejeswini Nandamuri. It may be recalled that the unit had recently shot a major sequence of the film in the scenic locales of Georgia. Certain parts of the movie were also shot at the sacred Maha Kumbh Mela that took place in Prayagraj this year. Balakrishna will be seen as the protagonist in this action entertainer, which will also feature Samyuktha. In addition to these two, Aadhi Pinisetty has been roped in as the antagonist for the film. Camera work for the film is being taken care of by C. Ramprasad, along with Santoshh D Detake, whereas Tammiraju is the head of the editing department. The technical crew of the drama further includes A.S. Prakash as art director. 'Akhanda 2: Thandavam' is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 25, during Dussehra.
