Movie: Akhanda 2: Thaandaam
Rating: 2.25/5
Rating: 2.25/5
Cast: Nandamuri Balakrishna, Harshali Malhotra, Samyuktha, Aadhi Pinisetty, Saswata Chatterjee and others
Director: Boyapati Srinu
Produced By: 14 Reels Plus
Release Date: 12-12-2025
The Tibetan military launches a biowarfare attack on India, choosing the Maha Kumbh Mela as the place to create nationwide chaos. As the situation worsens, the Prime Minister instructs DRDO to urgently develop an antidote. Scientist Janani, played by Harshaali Malhotra, discovers the solution, but soon becomes a target for the enemy. Akhanda (Balakrishna), who once promised to protect her in times of danger, returns. The story focuses on how he safeguards Janani, fights the biowar, and restores dharma across the country.
Performances:
Balakrishna fits the Akhanda role well and tries to take the impact to the next level. His dialogue delivery and screen presence work for the film, but the character could have been more powerful with stronger writing.
Harshaali Malhotra has an important role. She looks good on screen, but does not leave much impact with her acting. Samyuktha has a limited scope but is decent. Aadhi Pinisetty is wasted in a poorly written role, while Saswata Chatterjee and the others are okay.
What Works:
The initial setup is strong. The interval action sequence delivers the expected high and stands out as the film’s best moment. The appearance of Lord Shiva in a key scene in the second half also works well. A few dialogues about the connection between God and humans, and about Sanatana Dharma, are well written.
What Doesn't Work:
Akhanda 2 struggles with an inconsistent narrative flow. Most scenes between the opening episode and the interval feel very ordinary. Aadhi Pinisetty enters as a dangerous villain, but his short-lived character turns out to be silly and cartoonish. The other villains are also weak and fail to create any real threat.
Boyapati Sreenu should have developed a stronger emotional bond between Akhanda and Janani. The climax had the potential to be an impactful action sequence, but the over-the-top execution spoils it. Thaman’s background score is loud and distracting for most of the film.
Akhanda 2 Review and Verdict:
In Akhanda 2, Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu deliver the expected high in a powerful, divine-themed action episode and some impactful dialogues. However, the rest of the film struggles because of uneven narration and outdated scenes that fail to create proper emotion.
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