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.
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.