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Akhanda 2
Directed byBoyapati Sreenu
Written byBoyapati Sreenu
Produced byRam Achanta
Gopichand Achanta
Ishan Saksena
Starring
CinematographyC. Ramprasad
Santosh Detake
Edited byTammiraju
Music byThaman S
Production
companies
14 Reels Plus Entertainment
IVY Entertainment
Release date
  • 25 September 2025 (2025-09-25)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹150 crores[1]

Akhanda 2 (marketed as Akhanda 2: Thaandavam) is an upcoming Telugu-language fantasy action drama film written and directed by Boyapati Sreenu and produced by 14 Reels Plus Entertainment and IVY Entertainment.[2] It is a direct sequel to the 2021 film Akhanda. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role, alongside Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu, Avinash, Viji Chandrasekhar and Baby Deshna Javaji reprising their roles from the first film. New cast members include Sanjay Dutt, Aadhi Pinisetty, and Samyuktha.[3]

The film's soundtrack and background score are composed by Thaman S, while cinematography is handled by C. Ramprasad and Santosh Detake. Editing is done by Tammiraju.[4]

Akhanda 2 is scheduled for worldwide release on 25 September 2025, coinciding with Vijayadashami.[5]

Cast

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Production

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Development

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In 2024, the project was announced on 10 October, coinciding with Balakrishna's birthday, under the tentative title #BB4, marking the fourth collaboration between Balakrishna and Boyapati after Simha (2010), Legend (2014), and Akhanda (2021).[7] The film was officially titled Akhanda 2 on 16 October 2024, as a sequel to Akhanda. The production is the second collaboration between Balakrishna and Boyapati following Legend.[8] The film would be jointly produced by Ishan Saksena of IVY Entertainment.[9][unreliable source?]

Casting

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Nandamuri Balakrishna returns in dual roles, alongside Pragya Jaiswal, Jagapathi Babu, Avinash, Viji Chandrasekhar, and Baby Deshna Javaji, reprising their roles from the first film. Sanjay Dutt,[10] Aadhi Pinisetty[11] and Samyuktha[12] joined the cast.

Filming

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The film's principal photography began after a Muhurat shot on 16 October 2024 and commenced filming on 11 December 2024, with a major schedule at the Maha Kumbh Mela.[13]

Marketing

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The first teaser for Akhanda 2 was released on 10 June 2025, during Balakrishna's 65th birthday celebrations, garnering substantial attention due to its grand visuals and action sequences.[14][dead link][15]

Music

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The film's music and background score are composed by Thaman S, marking his fourth collaboration with Boyapati and his fifth with Balakrishna.[16][dead link]

Release

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The film is scheduled to worldwide release on 25 September 2025, coinciding with Vijayadashami, in original Telugu, alongside Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.[17][18][dead link]

References

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  1. ^ "Revealed – Akhanda 2's massive budget". 123telugu. 18 May 2024.
  2. ^ "'BB4': Balakrishna's new film announced on birthday, reunites with Boyapati Sreenu". India Today. 10 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Akhanda 2: Sanjay Dutt joins the Balakrishna-Boyapati action drama, here's what we know". OTTPlay. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  4. ^ "'Akhanda 2: Thandavam': Aadhi Pinisetty on board Nandamuri Balakrishna-Boyapati Sreenu film". The Hindu. 9 February 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  5. ^ "'Akhanda 2 - Thaandavam': Release date of Nandamuri Balakrishna's film with Boyapati Sreenu announced". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Samyuktha joins Akhanda 2 cast". Cinema Express. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Nandamuri Balakrishna signs his 110th film with Boyapati Sreenu; 'BB4' announced on actor's birthday". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  8. ^ T Maruthi Acharya. "Akhanda 2: Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu reunite for a grand sequel". India Today. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  9. ^ "#Akhanda2 - Thaandavam 🔱 Teaser ( Telugu ) | NBK | Boyapati Srinu | Thaman S". YouTube. 9 June 2025.
  10. ^ "Akhanda 2: Sanjay Dutt joins the Balakrishna-Boyapati action drama, here's what we know". OTTPlay. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  11. ^ "'Akhanda 2: Thandavam': Aadhi Pinisetty on board Nandamuri Balakrishna-Boyapati Sreenu film". The Hindu. 9 February 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  12. ^ "Samyuktha joins Akhanda 2 cast". Cinema Express. 24 January 2025. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  13. ^ "'Akhanda 2' begins filming at Maha Kumbh Mela". Telugu Cinema. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  14. ^ "Akhanda 2 teaser released on Balakrishna's birthday". The Times of India. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  15. ^ "Akhanda 2 teaser: 'God of Masses' Nandamuri Balakrishna embodies fierce essence of Lord Shiva. Watch". The Indian Express. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
  16. ^ "Thaman S to compose music for Akhanda 2". India Today. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  17. ^ "'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' teaser: Balakrishna returns as Lord Shiva's ferocious, trishul-slinging soldier". The Hindu.
  18. ^ "Release date for Akhanda 2 announced". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
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