Akhanda 2 is the fourth movie made together by Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu.
But getting the film to theatres wasn't easy. The sequel to the 2021 hit Akhanda was first made by Miryala Ravinder Reddy under Dwaraka Creations. Later, the project was taken over by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under 14 Reels Plus.
The team filmed Akhanda 2 in Georgia, the Himalayas, and during the Kumbh Mela.
They faced many challenges with tough landscapes and bad weather. Balakrishna performed in the Aghora costume, often without shoes, for some of the toughest scenes.
The film was first planned for a Dussehra release on September 25, but because the work wasn’t finished, the date was pushed back to December 5.
That’s when the real problems started.
Just a day before the new date, on December 4, the release faced an unexpected problem.
Eros International and some local investors raised issues about money that wasn’t settled. A court order stopped the release, leaving fans surprised and upset. Many had already decorated theatres and were ready to celebrate, only to be disappointed just before the first show.
The makers took a week to settle the legal and financial issues and set December 12 as the new release date.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly. They got special permissions for the premiere and even raised ticket prices. But six hours before the shows were supposed to start, another twist came. The Telangana High Court refused the request for special shows and higher ticket prices, causing worry among the team and Balakrishna’s fans.
To calm things down, the producers made a statement telling people not to believe the rumors and saying the release was still happening.
That helped ease some of the tension, and finally, the movie started showing in India and around the world after a tough week for the team.
Now comes the real challenge: the movie itself.
With fans waiting so long and the team facing so many problems, Akhanda 2 has a lot to live up to. The team needs to make sure the movie is worth the wait.
Akhanda 2 stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Samyukta Menon, and Aadhi Pinisetty.
The movie is written and directed by Boyapati Sreenu, produced by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under 14 Reels Plus, and presented by M. Tejaswini Nandamuri. The music is composed by Thaman S.
