Nandamuri Balakrishna’s First Pan-India Film Aims for Universal Appeal & Nationwide Impact!

Earlier, Balakrishna Nandamuri and Boyapati Srinu did Simha, Legend, and Akhanda. Now, the new film in their combination is titled Akhanda 2. Thandavam is the tagline of the film. The team launched the film yesterday and will have a pan-India release. Technically, this is the first-ever attempt from Balakrishna to gain a pan-India appeal. Interestingly, the film has a universal appeal in terms of the story.

In Telugu, after the success of Baahubali, many films attempted to ride the “Pan-India” wave, but only a few truly succeeded. Films like KGF, Pushpa, Kantara, and Karthikeya-2 are prime examples of Pan-India successes. Interestingly, both Kantara and Karthikeya-2 managed to surprise everyone with their massive reception, and a critical factor in their success is their connection to themes of gods and Hindu culture, which resonates with audiences beyond linguistic barriers.

This trend of incorporating divine elements into storytelling is becoming more common. The recent announcement video for Akhanda-2 shows that director Boyapati Srinu is also tapping into this sentiment. The original Akhanda was well-received in South India and the North when released on OTT.