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Business Standard
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Akhanda 2 teaser out: Balayya returns with divine fury, but fans split
After delivering a box office storm with Daaku Maharaj, God Of The Masses, Nandamuri Balakrishna, is ready to set the screen ablaze once more with Akhanda 2: Thandavam — the high-octane sequel to his 2021 cult hit Akhanda. Packed with power, action, and divine fury, Balayya's return promises to be nothing short of a cinematic spectacle. On Monday, the makers released the teaser. The teaser drop was timed to coincide with star actor Nandamuri Balakrishna's birthday on June 10th, 2025, and was released on June 9th at 6:03 PM. The first significant piece of film promotion is the teaser, which is currently available on all major digital platforms and social media. Boyapati Sreenu is the director of the sequel, which has been creating a lot of hype since it was revealed because of the enormous popularity enjoyed by its original. Netizens can't stop talking about the powerful teaser. Akhanda 2 teaser out Balakrishna's character in the 77-second teaser represents the ferocious nature of Lord Shiva, constantly prepared to use his divine trident to destroy evil forces in the icy Himalayas. With a heavy emphasis on high-octane action and big production design, Akhanda 2's wide world is shown to spectators more and more in the promo. The film is held together by the unwavering swagger of the "God of Masses," Nandamuri Balakrishna. 'Even the God of Death obeys the command of my Lord Shiva. Do you think you can get away?' A rival gets yelled at by Akhanda (Nandamuri Balakrishna). Several individuals with machine guns are standing next to him, on either side. It becomes evident that these were only the bodies of those he had already killed as he lifts his trident into the air. They are now merely exhibited on his weapon and impaled. The teaser for Boyapati Srinu's Akhanda 2, the sequel to the actor and director's 2021 blockbuster action film Akhanda, starts here. Netizen reaction to the Akhanda 2 teaser Anticipation for the movie's eventual theatrical release has already increased as fans have taken to social media to express their enthusiasm and praise. The first look at the sequel has been highly anticipated by fans of the original movie, and it appears that their patience has paid off. However, a number of internet users also expressed their disappointment with the teaser and their disapproval of the presentation. • Director Bobby took to X and commented, "What a BLAST of a teaser! #Akhanda2. From the very first second to the end-pure goosebumps! Hats off to the deadly combo, Balayya Garu & #BoyapatiSreenu Garu... this is mass on another level. As usual, @MusicThaman darling, you nailed it!" • A fan wrote praising Nandamuri's trishul action sequence in the teaser, "TAT SHOT with TRISHULAM .#Akhanda2Teaser." • One of the fans appreciated NBK's fight sequence and commented, "This fight. Theatres thagalapadipothayyy. #Akhanda2Teaser." • Reacting to the teaser, a user commented 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?' • Another commented, 'If this were a Bollywood film, people & critics would've become Physicists & Logicians by now". • Another wrote, disappointingly, 'Every cringy movie seems fine as long as it's not made in Bollywood". Akhanda 2: Thaandavam- About the film The movie is currently being filmed in Georgia's scenic locales, where a key scene is currently in progress. The directors promised that "Akhanda 2: Thaandavam" would be a wonderful Dussehra gift for viewers when it opens in theaters around India on September 25. Already, the teaser has had a magical effect. The film is scheduled to be released on September 25, 2025. Akhanda 2: Cast and crew "Akhanda 2: Thaandavam" director- Boyapati Sreenu Lead roles/antagonist- Nandamuri Balakrishna, Samyuktha, and Aadhi Pinisetty. Under the 14 Reels Plus banner, Raam and Gopi Achanta have produced the movie, and M. Tejeswini Nandamuri is presenting it. C. Ramprasad and Santoshh are in charge of the cinematography, while is in charge of the music. Tammiraju does the editing, Ram-Lakshman handles the action choreography, A.S. Prakash handles the art direction, and First Show handles the marketing, with Vamsi-Shekar serving as the PRO.
Pink Villa
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Nandamuri Balakrishna once claimed fans like it when he ‘kisses girls or leaves them pregnant' on-screen
Nandamuri Balakrishnan is undoubtedly one of the most veteran actors of Telugu cinema. Despite his extensive filmography spanning many years, the actor has often found himself embroiled in controversy due to some of his statements. As the actor celebrates his 65th birthday on June 10, here's a revisit to one of his shocking statements about doing certain scenes with actresses on-screen. Nandamuri Balakrishna on doing intimate scenes with heroines In one of his previous revelations at an audio launch event for the film Savitri, Nandamuri Balakrishna claimed that his audiences are not satisfied if he only does scenes where he merely runs behind actresses. The Akhanda Thandavam star added that fans enjoy scenes where either he kisses his actresses on-screen or leaves them pregnant during the screenplay. Moreover, he mentioned that he also tends to act naughtily and pinches his heroines just to impress his fans. In his words, 'If I simply run behind the actresses, my fans will be disappointed. They like it when I either kiss the girl or make her pregnant. I too act naughty with the actresses… I pinch them sometimes.' NBK ended up apologizing for his statements about women Shortly after his comment in this event, Balayya faced heated criticism from fans, especially women who strongly disapproved of his statement. As the matter slowly turned into a controversy, the senior star stepped in and issued an apology, while clarifying his words. He had said, 'I have utmost respect towards women. The comments which I made were not to target anyone. Recollecting my previous movies, I made the comments.' Nandamuri Balakrishna's controversy with the song Dabidi Dabidi More recently, NBK again grabbed eyeballs with the song Dabidi Dabidi from his 2025-released film Daaku Maharaj. The actor who shared the screen space with Urvashi Rautela for the dance track faced the heat and was criticised for allegedly inappropriate poses during the song.
India Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Akhanda 2 teaser out: Nandamuri Balakrishna's action saga set for September release
Veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Boyapati Sreenu have joined hands for their fourth collaboration titled 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam'. A sequel to their 2021 film 'Akhanda', the makers unveiled the teaser of the upcoming project on the occasion of Balakrishna's film is produced by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner and presented by M Tejeswini Nandamuri. The teaser, which was launched on Monday, June 9, showcases Balakrishna in a fierce new look, consistent with the spiritual tone and stylised action that marked the first film. A key highlight of the teaser is a visual featuring the Trishul flanked by Nandi, set against snow-covered peaks resembling Kailash. The sequence, along with the actor's walk and action scenes involving goons, reflects the film's emphasis on mythological symbolism, over-the-top action, and mass appeal.'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' stars Balakrishna, Samyuktha, and Aadhi Pinisetty, with the latter playing the antagonist. Boyapati Sreenu appears to have maintained his signature approach to elevating Balakrishna's screen presence. The action sequences choreographed by Ram-Lakshman blend spirituality and aggression, while Thaman S, who also composed music for the first part, renders background music that elevates the sequence to higher makers revealed that the team is currently filming major portions in Georgia, including a key action sequence. Cinematography is handled by C Ramprasad and Santoshh D Detake, while editing is by Tammiraju. The film is scheduled to release on September 25, ahead of Balakrishna was last seen in the hit film 'Daaku Maharaj', which also starred Bobby Deol, Urvashi Rautela, Chandini Chowdhary, Pragya Jaiswal, and Shraddha Srinath, among others. Having grossed over Rs 125 crores at the worldwide box office, 'Daaku Maharaj' became a profitable venture and one of Balayya's biggest box-office successes. advertisement
News18
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Urvashi Rautela Claims Leonardo DiCaprio Calls Her 'Queen Of Cannes'; Orry Reacts
Last Updated: Urvashi Rautela was recently seen in Daaku Maharaj, in which she impressed everyone with her song, Dabidi Dibidi. Urvashi Rautela recently attended the Cannes Film Festival, where she met other global icons and actors. Among others, it appears that the actress also had an interaction with Leonardo DiCaprio. In the wee hours of Thursday, Urvashi took to her Instagram handle and dropped a couple of pictures in which she was seen taking a selfie with the Titanic star. In the caption of her post, Urvashi mentioned that Leonardo DiCaprio calls her 'queen of Cannes". 'When Leonardo DiCaprio calls you the Queen of Cannes! 😌👑 Thank you, Leo… now that's a Titanic compliment," she wrote. Check it out here: Soon after the post was shared, social media sensation Orry aka Orhan Awatramani, who is also good friends with Urvashi, reacted to it and commented, 'What do u mean when he calls u queen of Cannes ??? U r the queen of cannes what else is he meant to u ?? Didi ?? Bhenjiii??? Urvashi Baiiii??" Netizens React To Urvashi Rautela's Claims However, social media users found it difficult to believe in Urvashi Rautela's claims. 'Dear Urvashi, if you are the one who is spreading this and not a member of your family, I want to tell you that you are only insulting yourself and the dignity of a real star is created by her love for herself so that everyone respects her and not by running after the spotlight and fame in a way that does not suit her," one of the users wrote. 'You are not 21, shut up," added another. Meanwhile, on the work front, Urvashi Rautela was recently seen in Daaku Maharaj, in which she impressed everyone with her song, Dabidi Dibidi. Picturised on the actress and Nandamuri Balakrishna, the song has been garnering attention ever since its release. Apart from Balakrishna, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, Rishi, Chandini Chowdary, Urvashi Rautela, and Pradeep Rawat in key roles. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the film received a strong response from both critics and audiences. First Published:
News18
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Urvashi Rautela Breaks Silence On 'Blocking Stairs' At Cannes: 'My Charisma...'
Last Updated: Urvashi Rautela slammed "baseless narratives" and called it an attempt to target people like her, who "elevate India's pride on the global stage". Urvashi Rautela has reacted to reports claiming she 'blocked' a staircase at the Cannes Film Festival for her photoshoot, which disrupted others. On Tuesday, the actress issued a statement and slammed 'cowardly lies' being spread against her. The actress claimed that she had permission for a photoshoot at the designated staircase and bashed those 'thriving only on venomous attacks against hardworking outsiders who dare to shine". 'My team secured full permission for a photoshoot on a designated staircase, as did others, in strict adherence to every rule of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which I honour with unwavering respect," a part of Urvashi's statement read. The actress further slammed 'baseless narratives" and called it an attempt to target people like her, who 'elevate India's pride on the global stage". 'My charisma, forget through relentless dedication and international acclaim, remains untouchable," Urvashi added. Check out her full statement here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by URVASHI RAUTELA (@urvashirautela) Did Urvashi Rautela Block Stairs At The Cannes Film Festival? Just a few days back, a video from the Cannes 2025 surfaced on social media, in which Urvashi was seen unintentionally causing a red carpet-style traffic jam. The video showed Urvashi draped in a gold embellished gown with dramatic cape sleeves. Dressed in an elaborately embellished gown, Urvashi planted herself firmly on a grand hotel staircase for a full-blown photoshoot. Guests were standing awkwardly behind her, unable to descend the stairs without accidentally photobombing her moment. Instead of noticing the growing queue behind her, featuring confused, mildly amused, and very patient guests, Urvashi continued to pose as her photographer clicked away. One guest even smirked, possibly wondering if this was some bizarre performance art. Meanwhile, on the work front, Urvashi Rautela was recently seen in Daaku Maharaj, in which she impressed everyone with her song, Dabidi Dibidi. Picturised on the actress and Nandamuri Balakrishna, the song has been garnering attention ever since its release. Apart from Balakrishna, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Pragya Jaiswal, Shraddha Srinath, Rishi, Chandini Chowdary, Urvashi Rautela, and Pradeep Rawat in key roles. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the film received a strong response from both critics and audiences. First Published:
