Akhanda 2 Thaandavam is all set to begin its journey with premiere shows tomorrow night. Since OG released, there has not been another film that could attract huge mass crowds to theatres.
Because of this gap, buyers and theatre owners have placed strong expectations on this film. As the sequel to a blockbuster, the movie has been sold for high rates without negotiations, and distributors have invested large amounts with complete confidence.
Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu already have a hat trick record of mass blockbusters, and that legacy has created massive excitement. Fans believe that the combination will repeat the same magic again, and many expect the film to perform even better than the first part. While the hype is trying to grow, one big question keeps circulating among fans. Will there be a part three?
Recently, the team shared a picture from a recording studio that almost answers this question. The photo shows the final end card displayed on the screen and it reads
So far, Telugu film franchises like Baahubali and Pushpa stopped with two parts. If Akhanda becomes a three-part franchise, it will be the first movie and create a new benchmark.
After films like Akhanda, Veera Simha Reddy, Bhagavanth Kesari, and Daaku Maharaj, Balakrishna's career has been on a success streak, and that momentum has created even more expectations for this film. Rumors also suggest that Balakrishna's MLA role has significant weight this time and that Aadhi Pinisetty's villain character brings a new intensity. Another viral leak claims the climax includes an emotional tribute where NTR is recreated as Lord Shiva, although these are unverified claims.
If even half of these expectations turn out to be true and the first show receives a positive response, Akhanda 2 could easily run strong until Christmas and emerge as another 200-crore grosser for Tollywood. The US bookings have started on a not-so-great note, but the industry is hopeful that audience will turn up in huge numbers for premieres and first day. Now all eyes are on the premiere talk, and the countdown has officially begun.