‘Akhanda 2’ first review: Balakrishna shines in mass action film as box office expectations peak

Nandamuri Balakrishna returns as the lead in ‘Akhanda 2: Thandavam’, set for a December 5, 2025 release. Early reviews hail it as a mass action entertainer, praising Balakrishna’s awe-inspiring entry, intense sequences, and mind-blowing Hanuman entry. The film promises a blend of fiction, action, and large-scale mass scenes, with high box office expectations following the success of its predecessor.