Akhanda 2: Thaandavam Box Office Day 21: Balakrishna’s Mass Storm Refuses to Slow Down, Crosses INR 92.5 Cr India Net

By ultapaltakhabar Jan 1, 2026 0

Even after three weeks, Boyapati Srinu’s Akhanda 2: Thaandavam continues to roar at the box office, with strong Telugu occupancy and surprising late-week resilience

When Nandamuri Balakrishna arrives in full mass mode, box office rules are meant to be bent—and Akhanda 2: Thaandavam is living proof of that belief. Even on its 21st day, the film continues to pull audiences to theatres, adding another ₹0.31 crore to its India net collection on Thursday. With this, the film’s total India net collection now stands at an impressive ₹92.55 crore, cementing its place as one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters of the season.

What makes this feat even more fascinating is the fact that Akhanda 2 is deep into its third week, a phase where most films begin gasping for breath. Instead, Thaandavam is still dancing—loud, proud, and unapologetically massy.

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A Power-Packed Three-Week Run

Released amid massive expectations, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam stormed the box office right from its opening day. The film opened with a paid preview (Day 0) collection of ₹8 crore, setting the tone for what was to come.

The first official day (Friday) exploded with ₹22.5 crore, followed by a rock-solid weekend that pushed the film into elite territory within just three days. By the end of Week 1, Akhanda 2 had already amassed ₹76.75 crore, driven almost entirely by Telugu-speaking audiences.

While the second week saw a predictable drop, the film still managed to add ₹12.3 crore, taking its two-week total to nearly ₹89 crore. The third week has been slower but steady, proving that the film enjoys strong repeat value among Balayya’s loyal fan base.

Day 21 Box Office Breakdown (Live Data)

On Day 21 (Thursday), Akhanda 2 earned approximately ₹0.31 crore India net across all languages. While the number may appear modest, it’s a solid hold for a mass entertainer in its third week, especially with fresh releases entering theatres.

Important note: These are live estimates based on limited advance data and are not final figures.

Telugu Dominance Continues

True to expectations, Telugu markets remain the backbone of Akhanda 2’s box office run. The film recorded an overall 30.30% Telugu occupancy on Day 21—a remarkable number for a weekday in Week 3.

Here’s a closer look at how key regions performed:

Bengaluru: A stunning 73% occupancy, proving Balakrishna’s appeal beyond Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Guntur: Strong at 43%
Vijayawada: Healthy 38%
Hyderabad: Consistent 27%
Vizag: Respectable 23%

These numbers clearly indicate that Akhanda 2 is still playing to packed morning shows in select centres, especially in regions with hardcore Balayya fans.

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Why Akhanda 2 Is Still Holding Strong

There are several reasons why Akhanda 2: Thaandavam refuses to fade away quietly:

1. Balakrishna’s Unmatched Mass Appeal

Balakrishna delivers exactly what his fans crave—powerful dialogues, divine aggression, and larger-than-life action. His screen presence remains the film’s biggest weapon.

2. Boyapati Srinu’s Signature Template

Director Boyapati Srinu once again sticks to his tried-and-tested formula: mythology-tinged heroism, thunderous background score, and whistle-worthy elevation scenes. For mass audiences, this is cinema nirvana.

3. Festival and Holiday Advantage

With extended holidays and festive footfall helping sustain momentum, Akhanda 2 benefited from audiences opting for a “safe theatrical experience” over experimental cinema.

4. Limited Direct Competition

Despite new releases arriving, none have managed to dent Akhanda 2’s stronghold in core Telugu belts.

Performance Outside Telugu Markets

While Telugu remains dominant, Akhanda 2 did attempt a pan-India presence with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. However, collections in these languages remained modest throughout the run.

Still, the strategy worked in terms of branding Balakrishna as a larger-than-life pan-South icon, even if box office numbers stayed concentrated in Telugu states.

About the Film

Akhanda 2: Thaandavam is directed by Boyapati Srinu and produced by 14 Reels Plus and IVY Entertainment. The film stars:

Nandamuri Balakrishna
Samyuktha Menon
Aadhi Pinisetty
Harshaali Malhotra
Kabir Duhan Singh
Saswata Chatterjee

With high-voltage action, spiritual symbolism, and thunderous dialogues, the film carries forward the Akhanda legacy with full force.

What Lies Ahead?

With ₹92.55 crore already in the bag, Akhanda 2 is now eyeing the ₹100 crore India net milestone, a feat that looks achievable if weekend footfalls spike again.

Trade experts believe that if the film maintains even modest collections over the next few days, the century mark is well within reach—a massive win for Balakrishna and Telugu mass cinema.

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Final Word

In an era dominated by content-driven cinema, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam proves that pure mass entertainers still command serious box office power. Three weeks in, packed morning shows, and unwavering fan support—this is vintage Balayya territory.

For now, the Thaandavam continues.

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Note: Box office figures are estimates from various sources and have not been independently verified by Ulta Palta Khabar.

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