The much-anticipated action spectacle, 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam', headlined by the powerhouse Nandamuri Balakrishna, has stormed through its first week at the Indian box office, posting formidable numbers. The film, directed by Boyapati Srinu, has successfully captivated audiences, amassing a significant total in its initial eight-day run.
A Stellar First Week and Steady Collections
The film wrapped up its first seven days with an impressive estimated India net collection of Rs 76.75 crore. This strong performance set a solid foundation for its theatrical journey. On its seventh day, which was the first Thursday, 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' added approximately Rs 2.85 crore to its kitty. The Telugu version remained the primary contributor with Rs 2.45 crore, while the Tamil dubbed version brought in Rs 33 lakhs. Collections from the Hindi and Kannada versions were relatively smaller. As reported by industry tracker Sacnilk, the film saw a minor dip of about 13.64% on this day compared to the previous one.
Moving into its second weekend, the film collected around Rs 1.75 crore India net on its eighth day, Friday. This decline was anticipated following the conclusion of the initial high-energy week. With this addition, the total India net box office earnings for 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' have now reached an estimated Rs 78.50 crore. The film is now inching closer to the coveted Rs 80 crore milestone in the domestic market.
Day 8 Occupancy Insights
The audience turnout on Friday, December 19, 2025, provided a clear picture of the film's hold. For the Telugu (2D) version, the overall occupancy for the day stood at 20.30%. The viewership showed a positive trend as the day progressed: morning shows began at 16.19%, afternoon shows improved to 20.73%, evening shows were at 21.39%, and night shows recorded the best performance at 22.90%. In contrast, the occupancy for the Telugu 3D shows was notably lower at 8.42% overall. The Tamil (2D) version registered an overall occupancy of 10.64%, with afternoon shows performing slightly better than the morning and night slots.
The Star-Studded Ensemble
Helmed by director Boyapati Srinu, known for his high-octane mass entertainers, 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' features Nandamuri Balakrishna in a pivotal lead role. The supporting cast includes talented actors such as Samyuktha Menon, Aadhi Pinisetty, Harshaali Malhotra, Kabir Duhan Singh, and the acclaimed Saswata Chatterjee, all playing key parts in the narrative.
The film's robust box office performance in its opening week underscores the enduring star power of Balakrishna and the successful director-actor combination with Boyapati Srinu. As it enters its second week, all eyes will be on whether 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' can maintain its momentum and achieve new collection benchmarks.
