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Hans India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Harshali Malhotra makes Telugu debut with ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam'; FL unveiled
After the roaring success of Akhanda, the mass-action saga is returning in a bigger avatar with Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by blockbuster specialist Boyapati Sreenu. Mounted on an expansive scale under the 14 Reels Plus banner, the film is produced by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta, and presented by M. Tejaswini Nandamuri. Promising to elevate every aspect of the franchise—be it story, scale, or technical brilliance—the sequel is being billed as a massive Pan-India release, hitting screens on September 25, 2025, coinciding with Dussehra. The makers recently revealed the first look of Harshali Malhotra, best known for her role as the child artist in Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Making her Tollywood debut, Harshali plays Janani, and captivates in a traditional saree, radiating innocence and charm. The teaser of Akhanda 2 has already created waves, showcasing Balakrishna in a never-before-seen powerful avatar, raising audience expectations. The film also stars Tollywood's lucky charm Samyuktha as the female lead, alongside Aadhi Pinisetty in a fierce, intense role set to leave a lasting impression. The technical team behind Akhanda 2 is equally stellar. Music is composed by S Thaman, cinematography is handled by C Ramprasad, editing by Tammiraju, and AS Prakash helms the art direction, ensuring a rich and immersive visual experience. With high-octane action, powerful emotions, and spiritual grandeur, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam is set to redefine mass cinema and deliver a thunderous festive treat to fans across the nation.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan' actor Harshaali Malhotra to make Telugu debut with ‘Akhanda 2' starring Nandamuri Balakrishna
Actor Harshaali Malhotra, popular for her role of Munni in Salman Khan-starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan, has joined the cast of Akhanda 2: Thaandavam. The upcoming Telugu film is a sequel to the 2021 release Akhanda. Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, who also helmed the first part, the film is slated to hit the big screen on September 25. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Malhotra, 17, will play Janani in the film, which also marks her Telugu debut. Production and distribution company 14 Reels Plus shared Malhotra's casting news on its official X handle on Wednesday. Malhotra made her film debut in 2015 with Kabir Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan. She featured in the role of Shahida Aziz, better known by the name of Munni. The film emerged as a box office hit and also starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It revolved around Salman Khan's character, a simple-minded Hanuman devotee, Pawan, who crosses paths with a mute girl, Munni, from Pakistan after she strays accidentally into India. It follows his attempts to unite the child (Malhotra) with her parents across the border. Before starring in Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Malhotra appeared in television serials Qubool Hai and Laut Aao Trisha. ALSO READ:'Akhanda 2: Thandavam': Aadhi Pinisetty on board Nandamuri Balakrishna-Boyapati Sreenu film Sharing the poster of her new film on Instagram, Malhotra said her character Munni has been a "feeling, memory and a heartbeat" for her. But she is now ready to return to the screen with a different role. 'Munni was not just a character, she was a feeling, a memory, a heartbeat-something that stayed with you and with me. After all these years, I've held on to your love patiently, silently, and with a heart full of gratitude.' Akhanda 2 will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Dasara 2025 Showdown
This Dasara, Telugu cinema fans are in for a spectacular treat as two of the most awaited big-ticket films—They Call Him OG starring Pawan Kalyan and Akhanda 2: Thaandavam featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna—are all set to release on the same day, September 25, 2025. Quashing all rumours of postponements, the team behind Akhanda 2 made things official by dropping a powerful new teaser, locking in the festival release date. With this announcement, the stage is now set for a fiery box office clash between two of Tollywood's biggest powerhouses. What adds to the excitement is the fact that both films feature music by S. Thaman, promising a fierce musical battle alongside the cinematic one. OG, directed by Sujeeth of Saaho fame, is expected to be a stylish action saga, while Akhanda 2, helmed by Boyapati Sreenu, is a sequel to the blockbuster Akhanda and promises an intense mass entertainer filled with spiritual fury and action-packed sequences. With anticipation building to fever pitch, all eyes are now on how both production houses will ramp up their promotions in the lead-up to the festival. Fans of both stars are bracing for an all-out celebration, with social media already buzzing about the mega face-off. This Dasara, theatres will turn into battlegrounds as Pawan Kalyan and Balakrishna lock horns. One thing's for sure—September 25 will be remembered as a festival of fireworks at the box office.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nandamuri Balakrishna's knife flip before cutting cake at his 65th birthday party goes viral
Glimpses from actor 's 65th birthday are going viral on the internet after a rare video showed him flipping a knife before cutting the cake. Nandamuri Balakrishna's unique birthday celebration On June 10, Balakrishna turned 65, and his celebration with friends and political party members was filled with unique moments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One such video doing the rounds online features Balakrishna effortlessly flipping a knife before cutting a large birthday cake. His action sparked curiosity among fans and onlookers, with many media personnel and admirers seen waiting to catch a glimpse of the actor. He was dressed in an all-white ensemble, and the three-tier birthday cake featured blue and white decorations. The words 'God of Masses' were written in gold on the cake. Balakrishna celebrated his birthday at various locations across the state with fans. Akhanda 2: Thaandavam - Official Tamil Teaser Balakrishna's upcoming movies To mark the occasion, director released a new poster for their upcoming film NBK 111. The duo had previously collaborated on 'Veera Simha Reddy'. At the same time, the teaser for 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' was unveiled on Balakrishna's birthday. The clip showcased intense action sequences featuring the actor and garnered over 24 million views on YouTube. Directed by , the film is set to hit theatres on September 25. It is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2021 film 'Akhanda'. On the work front, Balakrishna's recent film 'Daaku Maharaaj', directed by K. S. Ravindra, performed well at the box office, crossing approximately Rs 115 crore.
India Today
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna's knife flip goes viral from his 65th birthday bash
A video of actor and Hindupur MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna flipping a knife at his 65th birthday bash is going viral on the internet. Balakrishna, lovingly called Balayya by his fans, celebrated his birthday on June 10 with fans across the state. At a grand event organised to mark the occasion on Tuesday evening, he was seen interacting warmly with fans.A viral video from the event shows Balakrishna flipping a knife in his signature style before cutting an oversized cake and vibing to celebratory music. He also visited various locations, including Basavatarakam Hospital in Hyderabad, where he spent time with fans, patients and hospital the video: The huge crowd that gathered to wish the actor and the heart-warming moments, especially those of him taking selfies with fans, are testament to the actor's enduring mass appeal. Meanwhile, marking his birthday, the makers of his upcoming films released major makers of his upcoming project, with director Gopichand Malineni, unveiled a new poster on the special day. The two previously collaborated on the commercially successful 'Veera Simha Reddy'. Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner, the poster of the film, tentatively titled 'NBK 111', features a lion with its face split between wild intensity and armoured might, suggesting a blend of raw action and the teaser of his much-anticipated film 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' was also released, revealing the film's release date. The teaser has striking visuals and the intense screen presence of Balakrishna against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks resembling Mount teaser has garnered over 24 million views and 590,000 likes, making it one of the top five most-viewed Telugu teasers.
