Akhanda 2

I honestly walked into this film expecting peak nonsense - the kind of illogical, silly, over-the-top cringe that at least gives you unintentional comedy. But no. Boyapati had other plans. Instead of "so bad it's fun," he delivered "so bad it's painful." It's boring, impossible to focus on, outrageously loud, ridiculously violent, and proudly brainless.

Balakrishna in the lead? Oh, absolutely perfect. Only he can play a protagonist written with the depth of a WhatsApp forward. No one else could survive this role without losing their sanity. Samyukta is the female lead, apparently. What she's doing here is one of the film's biggest mysteries - and trust me, the movie has many.

The rest of the cast? They don't act; they just attack the audience's patience.

And Boyapati... wow. He didn't push the limits - he launched himself into space. He has officially created a film so chaotic that scientists should genuinely study his brain activity. This movie alone explains why aliens refuse to make contact with Earth.

If you actually sit through this masterpiece of madness, please book a therapist afterwards. You deserve emotional support for surviving it.

It's really a good movie. The fights may look like they defy physics, but since Balakrishna plays an Aghora with supernatural powers, they make sense within the story. Just watch the movie without thinking about science, and you'll definitely enjoy the larger-than-life drama. Worth to see in big screen.

Akhanda 2 (2025) : Movie Review -

Akhanda was a huge hit on OTT, and what surprised many-including me-was the unexpectedly strong response from Hindi audiences. I was genuinely shocked reading those positive reactions. I mean, I enjoyed the mass mayhem in the first film, but let's be honest: it was gloriously over the top. I still remember writing, "A God-Level Mass Film for Heaven People," and it wasn't an exaggeration. The film delivered mass-hero elevation shots that defied human limits-hence "God level." Now, the sequel doesn't just push the envelope; it launches it beyond the stratosphere. Since audiences embraced the predecessor without questioning its logic, Akhanda 2 goes even further-over the earth and straight into the exosphere. This time, the stakes, the scale, the action, and even the logic operate in a realm far beyond anything remotely human. It's not a mass film for people. Balayya isn't playing a character anymore-he's performing for divine beings.

The film begins with the line: "Babu ready babu, start camera, action." It works as both an opening cue and a warning: for the next 160 minutes, prepare to detach your brain. The plot revolves around a neighbouring country planning a biowar against India. As expected, Akhanda (Nandamuri Balakrishna) must rise-quite literally-and stop them. The conflict centres around a biological attack targeting Sanatana Dharma during Maha Kumbh Mela. While DRDO races to develop an antidote, the responsibility unexpectedly falls on 16-year-old Janani (Harshaali Malhotra), who manages to create a vaccine but becomes the primary target for the enemy. And as promised, Akhanda arrives to protect her and unleash divine destruction on the villains. You know exactly how it goes-once Akhanda steps into the battleground, defeat for the opposition is just a formality.

The film feels long because the plot is stretched unnecessarily. Yes, it has mass elevations loaded with spiritual flair and divine energy. The interval block, the climax, and especially Akhanda's entry scene are undeniably massy. But you must forget that physics, gravity and basic logic exist in this universe. The one-man-army trope is used repeatedly, to the point where it becomes monotonous. The action is superlative but entirely mindless; at times, it dips into cringe territory. Dialogues are weak, and the blend of black magic, divine power and geopolitical tension escalates to unintentionally silly levels.

Nandamuri Balakrishna plays Akhanda as though he truly descended from heaven for this role. His second avatar, though, lacks depth and significance. Harshaali Malhotra returns to the screen looking graceful, but her performance and dialogue delivery fall short. Aadhi Pinisetty is effective, while the rest of the cast is serviceable.

The technical aspects are mixed. The background score is often painfully loud, and the cinematography follows dated templates. At 165 minutes, the film badly needed trimming. Director Boyapati Sreenu doesn't hold back-every frame is designed to be "super-duper massy," even when the excess becomes unintentionally hilarious. From monologues to tridents to spiritual symbols and mantras, the film is visually divine but impossible to believe as a human narrative. Akhanda 2 Thaandavam attempts a grand Taandav sequence, but it too ends up over the top-actually, over the atmosphere itself. At this rate, Akhanda 3 might take Balayya to the Moon or Mars. Let's hope we're around to witness that cosmic mass spectacle.

RATING - 4/10*

Akhanda 2. Excellent movie Balaya action is awesome. Taman music nice Actions seens are good This is Balaya thandavam Family sentiment seens are good.

Negative roles actors are acted very nicee entertainer with high-voltage action and mythological depth, others point out weak narration and over-the-top execution.

It is a thunderous spiritual and cinematic experience that elevates everything the first part stood for. Balakrishna returns with unmatched ferocity and divine aura, proving once again why he is called "The God of Mass Cinema."

From the very first frame, the film grips you with its power-packed narrative, blending Sanatana Dharma, intense action, and emotional depth. Balakrishna's dual shades are portrayed with absolute conviction-his screen presence is electrifying, and every dialogue hits like a mantra of justice. His transformation scenes give literal goosebumps.

The action choreography is on another level-raw, stylized, and spiritually charged. Each fight feels symbolic, as if good itself is striking back at evil. The background score is soul-shaking, amplifying the rage, devotion, and righteousness that define Akhanda 2.

Director Boyapati Srinu delivers a larger-than-life vision with improved storytelling, tighter pacing, and more emotional gravity. The film doesn't just entertain-it inspires, reminding viewers of faith, fearlessness, and moral strength in a decaying world.

Visually grand, emotionally intense, and spiritually powerful, Akhanda 2 is a festival for Balayya fans and a treat for anyone who loves mass cinema with meaning.