Akhanda 2: Will Makers Follow the OG Strategy?

Akhanda 2 Thaandavam is scheduled for release on December 5. The team is almost certain about arranging special premieres a day before. There is no issue with conducting premieres in Andhra Pradesh. The only confusion lies in deciding the ticket prices.

Distributors are debating whether to follow the OG model by fixing premium tickets at Rs. 1000. Some prefer a moderate range of Rs. 600 to Rs. 700. The expectations for Akhanda 2 are strong, but they are not on the same level as OG. The first two songs also failed to create a strong impact. The trailer released yesterday is packed with typical Boyapati mass elements. Even then, the response seems extremely mixed because of its heavy tone.

However, Boyapati Sreenu should never be underestimated when it comes to theatrical impact. His films may receive mixed reviews. But his action sequences always create huge noise. For example, Skanda flopped, yet its action scenes still get discussed on social media. Boyapati delivered three big hits for Balakrishna. These films are Simha, Legend and Akhanda. With that track record, fans believe Akhanda 2 will once again deliver fireworks.

In Telangana, ticket hikes now require a 25% contribution to the cine workers welfare fund. This rule was announced recently by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Since Dil Raju holds the Nizam rights for Akhanda 2 and also serves as the Film Federation Chairman, all eyes are on him. People want to see what proposal he will submit for ticket pricing.

If premieres happen on December 4, theatres are expected to turn into festive events. The team of Boyapati and Balakrishna appears extremely confident. They believe Akhanda 2 will begin another hat trick run of blockbusters for their combination. The official announcement on premieres may take some more time. The hype is slowly building.