Akhanda
2
Overseas
Review:
Akhanda
2:
Thaandavam,
the
sequel
to
the
2021
Telugu
fantasy
action
drama
Akhanda,
began
its
first
round
of
screenings
on
December
11,
2025,
with
premiere
shows
held
both
in
India
and
select
overseas
territories.
The
film
is
slated
for
a
full
theatrical
rollout
worldwide
on
December
12.
Directed
by
Boyapati
Sreenu,
the
film
brings
back
Nandamuri
Balakrishna
in
the
lead
role,
joined
by
Samyuktha
Menon,
Aadhi
Pinisetty,
and
Kabir
Duhan
Singh.
The
project
has
been
backed
by
producers
Raam
Achanta,
Gopi
Achanta,
and
Ishan
Saksena
under
the
14
Reels
Plus
and
IVY
Entertainment
banners.
The
production
team
also
includes
music
composer
Thaman
S,
cinematographers
C.
Ramprasad
and
Santoshh
D.
Detakae,
and
editor
Tammiraju.
AS
Prakash
has
overseen
art
direction,
while
Vamsi-Shekar
handled
publicity.
Marketing
was
managed
by
First
Show,
with
Zee
Studios
distributing
the
film
in
North
India.
Akhanda
2
Overseas
Audience
Reactions
Viewers
who
caught
the
film
during
its
overseas
premieres
have
begun
posting
their
first
impressions
on
X
(formerly
Twitter)
and
other
social
platforms.
While
these
remarks
are
not
full-fledged
reviews,
they
provide
an
early
glimpse
of
how
the
movie
is
being
received
by
its
initial
international
audience.
More
detailed
critical
assessments
are
expected
once
the
film
opens
widely,
but
for
now,
the
online
buzz
reflects
the
early
interest
surrounding
the
release.
Here
are
some
of
the
early
audience
reactions
shared
online
by
those
who
attended
the
premiere
screenings.
#Akhanda2 Strictly Average 1st Half!
The interval sequence stands out as the main highlight and lands well. However, apart from this and the intro block, the rest feels flat and outdated so far. Thaman’s BGM and noise in a few places is keeping the proceedings afloat. Needs a…
— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) December 11, 2025 “>
For
now,
the
online
posts
shared
by
viewers
at
the
overseas
shows
function
mainly
as
indicators
of
the
initial
engagement
surrounding
the
film.
As
the
film
transitions
from
limited
premieres
to
full-scale
release,
audience
and
critic
responses
are
expected
to
evolve,
offering
a
clearer
picture
of
how
Akhanda
2:
Thaandavam
is
being
received
both
in
India
and
abroad.
Akhanda
2
was
initially
set
for
a
5
December
release
but
was
delayed
after
the
Madras
High
Court
imposed
a
stay
following
a
petition
over
a
financial
dispute
involving
the
makers.
With
the
dues
now
cleared,
the
court
has
lifted
the
stay,
allowing
the
film
to
release
on
December
12.