Akhanda 2: 50% Loss After 11 Days

Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu’s “Akhanda 2,” the sequel to Akhanda, has completed 11 days of its theatrical run.

The film had its premiere on December 11, but its box-office performance has remained underwhelming.

Even after nearly two weeks, the film has failed to cross the $1 million mark in North America. It collected just around $35k in its second weekend, taking the total to approximately $960k.

In the domestic Indian market, Akhanda 2 has managed to collect about ₹85 crore net. Despite this, the film has turned out to be a loss venture for all parties involved across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and North America. Readmore!

Trade circles estimate that distributors in domestic markets are facing losses of nearly 50%. Initially, there was optimism that regions such as Guntur, Rayalaseema, and Krishna might recover over 80%, but current assessments suggest that, barring one or two pockets, most areas are heading toward around 50% losses.

Adding to the trouble, the producers are reportedly left with no surplus, having already struggled to clear old dues—a factor that delayed the film’s release by a week.

As a result, they are unlikely to be able to pay the GST amount to distributors, further cementing distributor losses at around 50%.

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