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Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2’ Faces Box Office Slowdown, OTT Release Date Tentatively Set
Hyderabad: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s “Akhanda 2,” the highly anticipated sequel directed by Boyapati Srinu, is reportedly slated for an OTT release on Netflix around January 9, 2026, pending official confirmation. The film, which hit theaters on December 12 after initial release delays due to financial issues, has seen a drop in box office collections, causing concern among makers and fans.
“Akhanda 2” stars Balakrishna as an Aghora battling evil with divine powers, with Aadhi Pinisetty playing the antagonist with supernatural abilities. The cast also includes Samyuktha Menon, Harshaali Malhotra, Kabir Duhan Singh, and Saswata Chatterjee. The film showcases Balakrishna’s powerful acting and action sequences, but box office performance is critical for his continued success.
If the “Akhanda 2” becomes a hit, Balakrishna may get a chance to make a double hat trick. The actor, even at 65, is showing that he can compete with young actors and is showing continued success.
Balakrishna is also preparing to work with director Malineni Gopi Chand in the future, where he is expected to play a warrior and Nayanthara may star as the female lead.
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