Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Akhanda 2 Struggles at Box Office
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, a Telugu-language fantasy action thriller, is struggling at the box office.
On its 13th day, it earned only ₹0.37 crore, bringing its total earnings to ₹86.87 crore.
The film did well in some regions like Karimnagar and Tier II cities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, but it didn't do as well in big cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai.
The movie stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and is directed by Boyapati Sreenu.
It was released on 12 December 2025 in both 3D and 2D formats.
The film is the sequel to the 2021 hit Akhanda and is the fourth collaboration between Balakrishna and the director.
Despite mixed to negative reviews, it continues its theatrical run across multiple languages.
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam earned ₹0.37 crore on its 13th day, totaling ₹86.87 crore overall.
The film showed a decline of almost 70% from Day 11 to Day 13.
Strong regional appeal in mass centers like Karimnagar and Tier II cities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Limited traction in metro markets like Bengaluru and Mumbai.
The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and is directed by Boyapati Sreenu, released on 12 December 2025.
- Who
- Nandamuri Balakrishna, Boyapati Sreenu
- What
- Box office performance of Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
- When
- Day 13 of release
- Where
- India (multiple languages)
- Why
- Mixed to negative critical reviews and intense competition
Strong Regional Appeal
Limited Metro Success
Regional vs. Metro Performance
Strong Regional Appeal
The film has strong appeal in mass centers like Karimnagar and Tier II cities in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Limited Metro Success
Metro markets like Bengaluru and Mumbai have shown limited traction and low occupancy.
- Film
- Akhanda 2: Thaandavam
- Director
- Boyapati Sreenu
- Lead Actor
- Nandamuri Balakrishna
- Release Date
- 12 December 2025
- Overall Earnings
- ₹86.87 crore
- Day 13 Earnings
- ₹0.37 crore
- Highest Occupancy
- Karimnagar (47.5%)
- Lowest Occupancy
- Mumbai (negligible)
