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Revision as of 00:03, 6 November 2025
Upcoming Indian film by Boyapati Sreenu
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam (transl. Whole/Undivided 2: Dance) is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language fantasy action drama film directed by Boyapati Sreenu and produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Ishan Saksena, under 14 Reels Plus and IVY Entertainment, respectively.[2][3][4] The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Samyuktha Menon, Aadhi Pinisetty and others.[5][6] It is a sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Akhanda.[7]
The film’s music is composed by Thaman S, with cinematography handled by C Ramprasad. Akhanda 2 is scheduled to be released on 5 December 2025.[8][9][10]
Cast
Production
Development
After the massive success of Akhanda (2021), director Boyapati Sreenu confirmed in early 2024 that a sequel was in development.[11] The film was officially announced as BB4 on the occasion of Nandamuri Balakrishna.[12]
On 25 January 2025, the team officially announced Samyuktha as the female lead. On 2 February 2025, makers announced Aadhi Pinisetty as Antagonist opposite Balakrishna. On 2 July 2025, Harshaali Malhotra were announced to be on board, marking her debut in Telugu cinema.[13][14]
Filming
The film was officially launched with a muhurtham shot on 16 October 2024 in Hyderabad.[15] Principal photography began in 2024 with major schedules shot in Hyderabad, Himalayas and Kumbh Mela.[16][17][18] In mid-2025, the team filmed key sequences in Georgia.[19]
The film shooting wrapped up on August first week.[20] and Balakrishna completed dubbing for his role in 29 August 2025.[21]
Marketing
The film teaser was released on 9 June 2025, on the occasion of Balakrishna’s birthday.[22][23]
Music
The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Thaman S.[24][25]
Release
Akhanda 2 is scheduled to release on 5 December 2025.[26]
References
- ^ “Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2’ Set to Touch ₹200 Crore, Highest in His Career”. www.deccanchronicle.com. 13 April 2025.
- ^ Biswas, Sneha (10 June 2025). “Akhanda 2 teaser: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘cringe’ scenes leaves internet divided: ‘Even Bhojpuri cinema is ashamed’“. mint.
- ^ Prakash, B. V. S. (12 October 2025). “Dil Raju Sets Sights on Akhanda 2 Nizam Rights, Offers Rs 30 Crore?”. www.deccanchronicle.com.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (17 January 2025). “Boyapati planning something big for ‘Akhanda 2’“. www.thehansindia.com.
- ^ Rao, Anisha (21 August 2025). “Nandamuri Balakrishna is a grounded man, says Akhanda 2 co-star Aadhi Pinisetty”. India Today.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (2 July 2025). “Bajrangi Bhaijaan fame Harshaali Malhotra plays Janani in Akhanda 2”. Cinema Express.
- ^ “Nandamuri Balakrishna reunites with Boyapati Srinu for Akhanda 2”. 17 October 2024.
- ^ https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/akhanda-2-release-date-locked-balakrishna-roars-in-dussehra-special-poster-nc-125100200550_1.html
- ^ https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/regional/akhanda-2-gets-official-release-date-nandamuri-balakrishna-channels-fierce-avatar-in-dussehra-special-poster-article-13594099.html
- ^ “Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 Release Date Out, Here’s When You Will Be Able To Watch It”.
- ^ “Boyapati Srinu confirms the sequel to the blockbuster ‘Akhanda’ starring Nandamuri Balakrishna; shoot to begin post elections”. 22 April 2024 – via The Economic Times – The Times of India.
- ^ Desk, India Today Entertainment (10 June 2024). “‘BB4’: Balakrishna’s new film announced on birthday, reunites with Boyapati Sreenu”. India Today.
- ^ Service, Statesman News (3 July 2025). “Harshaali Malhotra, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ star, makes comeback with ‘Akhanda 2’“.
- ^ “Harshaali Malhotra, who played Munni in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, set to make her Telugu debut”.
- ^ Desk, India Today Entertainment (16 October 2024). “Akhanda 2: Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu reunite for a grand sequel”. India Today.
- ^ Keval, Varun (16 June 2025). “Akhanda 2 Shooting at Ramoji Film City: Latest Updates”. www.thehansindia.com.
- ^ Prakash, B. V. S. (15 January 2025). “Akhanda 2 Makes History with MahaKumbh Mela Shoot”. www.deccanchronicle.com.
- ^ Jaffer, Askari (2 March 2025). “‘Akhanda 2: Tandavam’ – Boyapati Srinu Scouts Himalayas”. www.thehansindia.com.
- ^ “‘Akhanda 2’ heads to Georgia: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s team to shoot key sequences in scenic locations”. The Times of India. 10 June 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Britto, Anita (28 July 2025). “Exclusive: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 to be wrapped by August first week”. India Today.
- ^ Devulapally, Aditya (8 August 2025). “Balakrishna wraps Akhanda 2 dubbing on schedule”. Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ https://www.business-standard.com/entertainment/akhanda-2-teaser-out-balayya-returns-with-divine-fury-but-fans-split-nc-125061000353_1.html
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (10 June 2025). “‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ teaser: Balakrishna returns as Lord Shiva’s ferocious, trishul-slinging soldier” – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Desk, Cinema Express (12 October 2025). “SS Thaman begins composing the score for Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2: Thaandavam”. Cinema Express.
- ^ Prakash, B. V. S. (13 October 2025). “In a First, Vedic Scholars to Chant Sanskrit Shlokas in Akhanda 2: Thandavam”. www.deccanchronicle.com.
- ^ “Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Film Akhanda 2 Gets A New Release Date On Dussehra”.
