The high-octane action drama 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam', starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, is experiencing a slowdown in its theatrical run after an initial strong performance. According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film's momentum has dipped significantly as it enters the weekdays of its second week.
Daily Collections Show a Steep Decline
On its twelfth day in cinemas, which was Tuesday, December 23, the film managed to earn approximately Rs 1.00 crore in net collections across India. This figure marks a slight drop from its eleventh-day earnings of Rs 1.05 crore. The film's total India net collection now stands at an estimated Rs 86.50 crore.
The recent daily trend highlights a volatile pattern. The movie enjoyed a robust second Sunday, pulling in a solid Rs 3.45 crore. However, this was followed by a dramatic crash on Monday, with collections plummeting by nearly 70 percent. Tuesday's numbers remained flat, hovering around the Rs 1 crore mark, indicating a struggle to attract weekday audiences.
Theatre Occupancy Details for Tuesday
A closer look at the audience turnout on Tuesday reveals the film's current challenge in filling seats. 'Akhanda 2' recorded an overall Telugu occupancy rate of 17.63 percent for the day. The viewing pattern throughout the day was as follows:
- Morning shows: Started with a 14.63% occupancy.
- Afternoon shows: Saw a slight improvement to 17.87%.
- Evening shows: Were the best-performing segment with 20.28% occupancy.
- Night shows: Dropped again to 17.73%.
This occupancy data underscores the film's difficulty in maintaining consistent footfall outside of peak evening hours.
Cast, Crew, and Critical Reception
Directed by Boyapati Srinu, 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' features Balakrishna in the lead, supported by a cast including Samyuktha, Aadhi Pinisetty, Harshaali Malhotra, Kabir Duhan Singh, and Saswata Chatterjee. While the film banked on the powerful combination of Balakrishna and Boyapati's signature style, critical reception has pointed out certain shortcomings.
A review by ETimes noted that the supporting cast, despite their potential, was given "limited room to make an impact." The review further critiqued the film's emotional depth, stating that emotional scenes felt weak and that several moments seemed to be repetitions of ideas from the first 'Akhanda' film.
As the film continues its run, its ability to sustain collections in the coming days will be crucial to determine its final standing at the box office. The significant drop post the second weekend suggests that the core fan base may have largely been exhausted, and the film now needs to appeal to a broader audience to cross further milestones.
