Akhanda 2: Cast, budget, plot, runtime, remunerations and OTT platform, all you need to know about Balakrishna starrer

Akhanda 2 is all set to hit the screens on December 5, 2025. The film is the sequel to Balakrishna's hit film, Akhanda

Akhanda 2

Akhanda 2 is all set to hit the screens on December 5, 2025, and there is a decent buzz for the film as director Boyapati Sreenu and Balakrishna have teamed up for the fourth time in their careers. The film is a sequel to Balayya's Akhanda and has the same team returning with bigger action in the sequel.

Cast

Nandamuri Balakrishna is seen in dual roles, and Pragya Jaiswal is the heroine. Samyuktha Menon also plays a female lead, and this is the first time she is doing such a big-budget film. Shama Khasim plays a key character in this film, which has music by Thaman. The ace composer, known for his thumping BGM in Akhanda, says that speakers in single screens might get damaged due to the high-voltage score he has created for the sequel.

Plot

Balakrishna played a dual role in Akhanda, and one of the characters, an Aghora, returns to his village to save his family. In the sequel, the hero’s family faces even bigger problems, and how the Aghora comes back again to handle these challenges is the basic story of the film.

Budget

Like the first part, Akhanda was made on a decent budget and became a smash hit. The makers at 14 Reels Plus have spent a huge amount on the sequel. As per the makers’ update, Akhanda 2 has been made on a massive budget of Rs 200 crore. A significant portion of the budget went toward remunerations.

Star Remunerations

Nandamuri Balakrishna, who has delivered four back-to-back hits, charged a massive fee for the sequel. He was paid a whopping Rs 72 crore. On the other hand, director Boyapati Sreenu is not far behind, as he charged Rs 45 crore to direct the film.

OTT Platform

Akhanda 2’s OTT rights are with Netflix, and the streaming giant has spent a bomb to acquire them. The makers have locked a solid deal and recovered a major chunk of the budget through post-release rights, as per reports. Netflix will stream Akhanda 2 in the first week of January 2026.

Runtime and Censor Details

Akhanda 2 has passed the censor board with a U/A certificate and has locked a lengthy runtime of two hours and 45 minutes. In all the events held so far, Balakrishna has revealed that the film is mainly about saving Sanatana Dharma in his trademark style. A lot of money is riding on the film, and a blockbuster verdict is crucial for the makers to stay safe. Let's see what happens.

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FAQs

Q. When is Akhanda 2 releasing?

A. Akhanda 2 hits the screens on December 5, 2025.

Q. Where to stream Akhanda, the first part on OTT?

A. You can stream Akhanda on Jio Hotstar via OTTplay Premium here

Q. Who is the heroine in Akhanda 2?

A. The film has Pragya Jaiswal as the heroine

Q. Where to stream Akhanda 2 on OTT?

A. You can stream the film on Netflix after the film is done in theaters.

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