The stakes are sky-high for Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming biggie Akhanda 2 as the value of its theatrical rights in the Telugu states has been set at massive levels.
With OG clearing the way, Akhanda 2 is the next major Tollywood release carrying enormous expectations.
The buzz surrounding the film is electrifying. Industry insiders say it’s not just expected to open big - it must sustain a strong run to meet the huge break-even mark.
Balayya, who reinvented his box office image with the blockbuster Akhanda (2021), is all set to roar again, and fans are expecting nothing short of fireworks.
The pre-release business figures are staggering.
In Andhra Pradesh’s six territories alone, deals are being closed in the â¹50–55 crore range. The Ceded region is pegged at around â¹22 crore, and the Nizam region has reportedly been locked at a whopping â¹36 crore.
Trade sources reveal that the theatrical break-even for Akhanda 2 stands at â¹110 crore share, which means the film needs to gross around â¹200 crore in Telugu states alone to be declared a safe venture. That’s a mammoth target by any measure.
For comparison, the first Akhanda earned a â¹60 crore share. The sequel now needs to outperform it by over 83% to hit the break-even point. Achieving this will depend entirely on how well the film connects with audiences.
With mass hype, powerful fan backing, and Balayya’s star power peaking post-pandemic, Akhanda 2 is shaping up to be one of Tollywood’s biggest high-stakes box office battles in recent times.
All eyes are now on its grand release.