Akhanda 2 Update: Nandamuri Balakrishna's Film Enters Key Phase Ahead Of September Release; Check Details

Akhanda 2 Update: Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming film Akhanda 2, the sequel to the 2021 action drama Akhanda, returned to the spotlight with the release of its official teaser on June 9, 2025-a day before the actor's birthday. Alongside the teaser, the makers also announced that the film will hit theaters on September 25, 2025, coinciding with the Dussehra holiday weekend.

According to a report by 123telugu, the film's latest shooting schedule began today, June 16, at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. Balakrishna has reportedly joined the sets, and key scenes are expected to be filmed over the next few days.

Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the sequel continues the filmmaker's collaboration with Balakrishna. The teaser, released by the team, offers a glimpse into the kind of action-heavy narrative expected from the franchise. In the footage, Balakrishna is seen in a spiritual-themed avatar, engaged in combat against a group of armed men amid snow-covered mountainous terrain. Wielding a trident, he executes stylized stunts, including slow-motion fight choreography and gravity-defying moves.

The teaser also features a dramatic background score by composer Thaman S, who returns to score the music for the sequel. The setting and visual design appear to lean heavily on mythological and symbolic aesthetics, with apparent references to sacred locations like Mount Kailash.

While the teaser drew appreciation from sections of the actor's fan base, it also invited trolling on social media. Several users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) criticized the over-the-top action and dialogue, with some calling the visuals exaggerated and unconvincing.

Production Details and Box Office Clash Ahead

Akhanda 2 is produced by Raam Achanta and Gopi Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner, with M. Tejaswini Nandamuri presenting the film. The technical team includes cinematographers C. Ramprasad and Santoshh D. Detakae, editor Tammiraju, art director A.S. Prakash, and PROs Vamsi-Shekar. Marketing is being handled by First Show.

The original Akhanda was released in December 2021 and was one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year. The sequel, titled Akhanda 2: Thandavam, began production in 2024.

As Akhanda 2 readies for its Dussehra release, it is expected to face box office competition from Pawan Kalyan's upcoming action film OG, which is also scheduled to release on the same date.