Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film ‘Akhanda 2’ finally released in theaters on December 12 after a last-minute delay due to financial problems. However, the premiere shows of this sequel, which was to be released on December 5, were already houseful in India and abroad. After hitting the theaters, this legendary action film gathered huge crowds on the first day of its release and had a great start at the box office. Let us know what was the first day collection of ‘Akhanda 2’?

,Akhanda 2′ How much did he earn on the first day?
Directed by Boyapati Srinu, Akhanda 2 has received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences. But despite this the film defeated Balakrishna’s previous film Daku Maharaj. This sequel was released on Friday in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam languages. According to the initial estimates of Saknilk, the film had collected Rs 8 crores from the preview shows on the first day and its opening day collection was Rs 22 crores i.e. overall it has opened with a collection of Rs 30 crores.

In this, the film has earned Rs 29.5 crore in the Telugu version alone, while it has earned Rs 1 lakh from the Hindi version. While the Kannada version collected Rs 4 lakh, the Tamil version collected Rs 35 lakh and the Malayalam version collected Rs 1 lakh.

‘Akhanda 2’ beats first day collection of ‘Dhurandhar’
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2’ has had a bumper opening at the box office. The interesting thing is that with the collection of Rs 30 crore, this film has defeated Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar’s Rs 28 crore on the first day. After the tremendous start of the film, the makers are hopeful that this film will create a stir at the box office in the weekend.

What is ‘Akhanda 2’ about?
In this sequel, Nandamuri Balakrishna reprises his role as Akhanda, a fierce protector of Hinduism. They encounter Aadhi Pinisetty, who is playing the role of a powerful mystic and is able to summon a demonic skeleton. There are many great action sequences in the film, which have been highly appreciated by the fans. Talking about the star cast of the film, apart from Nandamuri Balakrishnaam and Aadi Pinisetty, Sanyuktha, Harshali Malhotra and Kabir Duhan Singh have also played important roles in Akhanda 2.

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s much-awaited film ‘Akhanda 2 Thandavam’ has finally released in theaters on Friday, December 12, 2025 after the delay. This film was earlier scheduled to release on December 5 but due to some reasons the makers postponed it. Ever since Finaly has reached the big screen, it is getting a great response from the audience. People who watched the first day first show of the film have also started sharing its review on social media. Do you know how people liked this film?

How did people like ‘Akhanda 2 Thandavam’?
‘Akhanda 2 Thandavam’ is getting positive response from the audience. One user described Akhanda 2 as “pure mythological mass madness” and also liked its climax and even called the film a “blockbuster”. The user has written in the X post, “Pure mythological mass madness, interval peak, second half-mother sentiment 3 blocks Shiva Thandavam, climax. NBK’s hit streak continues. Blockbuster, this is written everywhere.”

Pure mythological mass madness
Interval peaks
Second half-
mother sentiment
3 blocks shiva thandavam
Climax

NBK hit streak continues
Blockbuster written all over #Akhanda2Thaandavam#NandamuriBalakrishna#BlockBusterAkhanda2Thandavam

— Naidu Nlr (@naidu4a8) December 12, 2025

Fans have praised Nandamuri Balakrishna for the film. Many pictures and videos of garlands being placed on his cutout in the film are going viral online.

#Akhanda2
Over all Good Inside report.
(-closeup shorts)#Akhanda2Thaandavam
Om Namah Shivaya

Chesuko ready for Double Hattrick @megopichand bro… #NBK111 https://t.co/ygkXPNmKbM pic.twitter.com/jhV2WSZbpx

— $r!π!¥@$ (@vsr_001) December 4, 2025

Another called the film a blockbuster
A netizen tweeted, “Akhanda 2 Review Akhanda 2 is engaging, energetic and full of spectacular scenes. Words fall short to describe Balayya’s acting. Exciting action, strong emotions and a thunderous climax. Jai Balayya, thunderous roar. Music thaman, thunderous drums, excellent boss, OGM blockbuster.”

#Akhanda2Review #Akhanda2 is Engaging, energetic, packed with elevation scenes. No word’s for Balayya’s performance.
Explosive action, strong emotions, and a thunderous climax Jai balayya terrific roar. @MusicThaman Blasted drums excellent BGM Boya Oora Massss BLOCKBUSTER pic.twitter.com/gURkpcIOf0

— Ur’s Purush (@purushothammand) December 12, 2025

Many others have also praised the film a lot.

#Akhanda2Review :- Akhanda 2 Is An Unnecessary Sequel Which There Was No Need.
The Movie Was Based On A Solid And Sensitive Subject Related To The Hindu Religion Which Could Have Been Made Better.

In Both The First Half And Second Half, There Are Hardly 1–2 Scenes Where You Get… pic.twitter.com/ht0CZoqjKz

— MR Jaat Reviews (@mrjaatreviews) December 12, 2025

Goosebumps overloaded!#Akhanda2 is pure madness in the theatres. The roar is louder than ever. Balakrishna garu is in BEAST mode!
Don’t miss this theatrical experience!#Akhanda2Review #NandamuriBalakrishna pic.twitter.com/PF21kjKbfW

— Bishwajit Satpathy (@ImBishwajit9) December 12, 2025

Akhanda 2 first day box office collection
Akhanda had an opening of Rs 21.20 crore. It is expected that Akhanda 2 will also take a good start, but it will be interesting to see whether the sequel will be able to beat the prequel at the box office or not. The film is expected to have a good opening in Telugu, but the Hindi version will face tough competition. Let us tell you, this film is directed by Boyapati Srinu and it stars Bajrangi Bhaijaan actress Harshali Malhotra, Aadi and Samyuktha Menon in lead roles.