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Nandamuri Balakrishna unveils the teaser of his next ' Akhanda 2: Thandavam' on his birthday, netizens react
It seems to be a blend of modern action and mythology. The actor seems to have been inspired by a spiritual and mythological character. read more
Nandamuri Balakrishna unveiled the teaser of his next ' Akhanda 2: Thandavam' on his birthday last night. It seems to be a blend of modern action and mythology. The actor seems to have been inspired by a spiritual and mythological character.
Thaman's background score lifts the visuals to a whole new level. His music especially for Balakrishna films continues to be otherworldly, and this teaser is no exception. The production values by 14 Reels Plus are top-tier, adding scale and grandeur to every frame.
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The film is currently being shot in the scenic locales of Georgia, where a major sequence is underway. The makers assure that the film will bring Thandavam to theatres across India starting September 25, making it a divine Dussehra treat for fans.
Akhanda 2: Thandavam stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Samyuktha, and Aadhi Pinisetty (as the main antagonist). The film is helmed by Boyapati Sreenu and produced by Raam Achanta and Gopi Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner, with presentation by M Tejeswini Nandamuri.
The music is composed by S. Thaman, cinematography by C. Ramprasad and Santoshh D Detake, editing by Tammiraju, action choreography by Ram-Lakshman, art direction by A.S. Prakash, and marketing handled by First Show, with Vamsi-Shekar as the PRO.
Netizens react
One said, 'It's NBK's original Hindi voice. The next 1000 crore club movie.' Another wrote- 'Five years ago, I moved to a new state for a job during COVID and was in 14-day quarantine. That's when I saw Akhanda's teaser on Balayya's birthday — got goosebumps then, getting the same feeling now. Blockbuster vibes again!"
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