Get ready to feel the earth shake and the screens explode—‘Akhanda 2: Thandavam’ is coming in hot, and the first look poster is already setting fans ablaze with anticipation. Unveiled by 14 Reels Plus, the poster features fiery visuals and a powerful trident, symbolizing the mythic energy of Lord Shiva’s dance of destruction, or Thandavam, echoing the spiritual and massy tone that made the first film a cultural phenomenon.
The caption roared: “Brace yourselves for the divine fury, #Akhanda2 - The Teaser Thaandavam from tomorrow, #Akhanda2Teaser out on June 9th at 6.03 PM.”
Starring the unstoppable Nandamuri Balakrishna, affectionately hailed as the “God of Masses”, and once again directed by Boyapati Sreenu, Akhanda 2 is the much-awaited sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Akhanda, which stormed the box office with over ₹150 crore in earnings and earned a spot at the 53rd International Film Festival of India.
The sequel promises to go even bigger—building on the spiritual-action template that combined fierce Aghora iconography, pulsating action, and thunderous music by Thaman S. (whose original score included a 120-singer ensemble!). With Aadhi Pinisetty, Samyuktha Menon, and a high-octane production led by Raam and Gopi Achanta, fans are counting down the hours to the June 9 teaser release at 6:03 PM IST.
While no official release date has been confirmed yet, industry whispers hint at a Pongal 2026 window, as producers look to position Akhanda 2 among the year’s biggest cinematic events. One thing’s for sure—when Balayya returns to the big screen, Thandavam won’t just be a dance, it’ll be a full-blown spectacle.