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It is known that controversial astrologer Venu Swamy recently released a video claiming that he performed a powerful Bagalamukhi Puja to ensure the success of an upcoming big movie. Although he did not explicitly mention the film’s name, his hints strongly suggested Akhanda 2. Naturally, Balakrishna’s fans and several social-media channels assumed the ritual was done specifically for the film.

Now, with Akhanda 2 getting postponed due to last-minute financial hurdles faced by the makers, the discussion has taken a different turn. Connecting these developments, scholars and those well-versed in teevra devata aaradhana—the worship of intense, powerful goddesses like Bagalamukhi—say such rituals must be handled with utmost secrecy and precision. Using them for publicity or performing them incorrectly, they warn, can lead to adverse effects for both the person conducting the ritual and the project it is intended to support.

“If the producers had genuinely approached him, the worship would have been done discreetly and with full devotion. There is no need to publicize such rituals. And if the producers didn’t request it, there was no obligation for him to perform the puja on their behalf. Even if done voluntarily, it should be done silently, not showcased for attention. The power of teevra devathas is immense, and even this astrologer has faced setbacks recently,” said a scholar who holds deep respect for these traditions.

Although Venu Swamy avoided naming the film—giving himself room to deny any connection if things go wrong—the association has already been made. Fans and several online channels continue linking his puja to Akhanda 2, adding another layer of controversy to the film’s unexpected postponement.