“God of Masses” Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Boyapati Srinu, the duo behind blockbusters like Simha, Legend and the pan-India hit Akhanda, are now returning with the much-anticipated sequel Akhanda 2. With each collaboration turning bigger than the last, expectations for this film are sky-high.
As part of the film’s special promotions, NBK and Boyapati met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today. They presented him with the iconic Akhanda Trishulam and screened exclusive footage from the sequel. Since Yogi Adityanath actively promotes Sanatana Dharma, the team felt it was meaningful to show him glimpses of a film deeply rooted in spiritual and cultural themes.
Despite his packed schedule, the CM watched select scenes from Akhanda 2 and reportedly enjoyed them thoroughly. He appreciated the portions he saw and expressed that such films — which highlight Indian culture, tradition, mythology, and divine elements — deserve to be watched by every Indian. He also recommended the film to others.
NBK and the team formally invited him to watch the full film upon release.
Akhanda 2 is set for a grand worldwide release on December 5, in both 2D and 3D formats, promising a massive visual and spiritual spectacle.
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Why The Raja Saab Missed #OG’s Premiere Record
Ahead of Superstar Prabhas’ The Raja Saab, industry watchers expected the film to rewrite several box-office benchmarks, including the record-setting premiere collections of Pawan Kalyan’s #OG. However, that milestone has remained out of reach, and the reasons are largely circumstantial rather than reflective of Prabhas’ market strength.
When #OG released in September 2025, it benefitted from extraordinary pre-release momentum. Director Sujeeth’s slick and stylish trailer, coupled with a pulsating background score, generated massive buzz. Crucially, ticket price hikes were permitted in both Telugu states, enabling the film to rake in an impressive ₹20–23 crore from global premiere shows alone.
The Raja Saab, on the other hand, faced a different scenario. While anticipation around the film was strong, the urgency and frenzy to grab premiere tickets did not match the fever pitch seen during #OG. More importantly, the Telangana government did not allow ticket hikes for premiere shows. This regulatory hurdle significantly capped the film’s premiere-day earnings, preventing it from challenging #OG’s record.
With the Telangana High Court having made stern observations regarding ticket price hikes, the possibility of surpassing #OG’s premiere collections appears unlikely in the near future. Unless exceptional interventions occur—potentially for mega-budget projects helmed by filmmakers like SS Rajamouli, such as the much-discussed Vaaranaasi—the #OG premiere record is expected to stand firm.
