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# Akhanda 2 Slows Down: Day 15 Brings Just Rs 45 Lakhs as Balayya's Blockbuster Fades! Is Nandamuri Balakrishna's **Akhanda 2: Thaandavam** losing its thunder? After a fiery opening, the mass actioner earned a mere **Rs 45 lakhs** on Day 15, signaling a sharp slowdown in its third week.[2] Nandamuri Balakrishna's high-octane sequel kicked off strong, racking up impressive numbers in the first two weeks. By Day 14, it benefited from a Christmas boost, collecting around **Rs 1.65 crore** and pushing the India net total to approximately **Rs 89.25 crore**.[3] The second week alone brought in about **Rs 12.3 crore**, though that was already a dip from the explosive opening week.[2] Fast-forward to Day 15, and the collections plummeted to **Rs 45 lakhs** India net across all languages, lifting the 15-day total to roughly **Rs 89.5 crore**.[2][5] Theatre occupancy tells a similar story of waning interest. On Day 15 (Friday), Telugu states saw an overall occupancy of just **19.87%**, with morning shows at **16.26%**, afternoon at **20.90%**, evening at **21.15%**, and night at **21.17%**.[2] This drop in footfalls across key markets highlights how the film's initial hype is fading, even as it enters the final stretch of its theatrical run.[2] Globally, the picture is underwhelming too. With a reported budget of **Rs 200 crore**, Akhanda 2 is projected to close below **Rs 125 crore worldwide gross**, ranking it as Tollywood's 8th highest-grosser of 2025 despite the disappointment.[4] Other trackers peg its international haul at around **$122,295** so far.[1]

*Nandamuri Balakrishna delivering mass action in Akhanda 2 (Image: Unsplash)*

Fans of Balayya's signature style—packed with high-energy fights and drama—might still find reasons to cheer, but the box office trajectory suggests the theatrical journey is winding down. Will it rebound with word-of-mouth, or is this the end of the road? What do you think—has **Akhanda 2** lived up to the hype? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow Tollywood fans, and let's discuss if Balayya's next project can bounce back stronger![2]
Citations
1.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Akhanda-2-(2025-India)
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/akhanda-2-box-office-collections-day-15-balayyas-film-slows-down-earns-only-rs-45-lakhs/articleshow/126198455.cms
3.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/akhanda-2-box-office-collections-day-14-nandamuri-balakrishnas-film-gets-christmas-boost-movie-earns-rs-1-65-crore/articleshow/126181172.cms
4.https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65632137/
5.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/Akhanda_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_16
6.https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/Akhanda_2_2026_Box_Office_Collection_Day_14
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