Nandamuri Balakrishna's action-packed sequel, 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam', witnessed a significant boost in its box office collections on Christmas Day. The festive holiday drew larger crowds to theatres, providing a welcome spike in the film's earnings during its second week.
Steady Second Week and Holiday Surge
On its fourteenth day in theatres, which coincided with Christmas, the film garnered an impressive Rs 1.65 crore India net from all languages. This festive surge has propelled the film's cumulative collection to an estimated Rs 89.25 crore in India. The movie has demonstrated remarkable stability in its second week, with collections showing a positive trend. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 1 crore on its twelfth day and Rs 1.1 crore on the thirteenth day, before jumping to the Rs 1.65 crore mark on Christmas.
Occupancy Rates Reflect Holiday Cheer
The Christmas holiday effect was clearly visible in the theatre occupancy rates for 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam'. The film recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 33.09% for the day. A detailed breakdown shows that morning shows began with a 24.62% occupancy. The numbers saw a healthy rise in the afternoon, reaching 37.52%. Evening shows maintained a similar momentum at 37.54%, while night shows concluded the day's business with a 32.67% occupancy rate.
Film's Verdict and Cast
Directed by Boyapati Srinu, 'Akhanda 2' stars Balakrishna Nandamuri in the lead role, supported by a cast including Samyuktha, Aadhi Pinisetty, Harshaali Malhotra, Kabir Duhan Singh, and Saswata Chatterjee. An ETimes review of the film notes that director Boyapati Sreenu successfully brings back Balakrishna's iconic avatar with grand scale and intensity. The review states the film is designed for mass audiences, delivering big, explosive action moments and stylised set pieces, with Balakrishna commanding the screen with conviction and magnetic energy that harks back to the first installment.
The film's performance indicates a solid connection with its target audience, leveraging the star power of Balakrishna and the high-octane direction style of Boyapati Srinu to maintain a steady run at the box office through the crucial holiday period.
