Nandamuri Balakrishna has once again proved why his on-screen presence is a festival in itself. His much-awaited action drama Akhanda 2: Thandavam has stormed into theatres with an impressive box office start drawing loud cheers from fans and solid footfalls across regions. Despite the pressure of sky-high expectations the sequel has managed to live up to the hype at least in its opening days. From early morning shows to packed evening screenings the film has enjoyed a strong theatrical run powered by Balakrishna’s larger-than-life avatar and the franchise’s loyal fan base. How did Akhanda 2 perform on Day 1? The buzz around Akhanda 2 was evident even before its official release. The film reportedly earned around Rs 8 crore through paid previews held on Thursday setting the stage for a big opening. On Friday the momentum continued as the film collected approximately Rs 22.5 crore across all languages. This marked a robust Day 1 total and signalled a promising start for the action-packed sequel. Did the film hold steady on Day 2? Yes and quite comfortably. According to early estimates Akhanda 2: Thandavam maintained its grip at the box office on Saturday earning Rs 15.50 crore (India net). With this the film’s two-day total climbed to nearly Rs 46 crore clearly reflecting sustained audience interest and positive word of mouth. What happened on Day 3? The film continued its run on Sunday though with a noticeable dip. On its third day Akhanda 2 collected around Rs 3.35 crore taking its overall total to approximately Rs 49.45 crore. Trade watchers expect the film to comfortably cross the Rs 50-crore mark further strengthening its weekend performance. What makes Akhanda 2 stand out? In Akhanda 2: Thandavam Balakrishna returns in a fierce and commanding role that fans have embraced wholeheartedly. The film also stars Samyuktha Menon Aadhi Pinisetty Harshaali Malhotra Kabir Duhan Singh and Saswata Chatterjee in key roles. The ensemble cast has received encouraging feedback with audiences praising the film’s scale action sequences and dramatic moments. Is another hit loading for Balakrishna? With nearly Rs 50 crore already in the bag within three days Akhanda 2 appears well on track to become another successful chapter in Balakrishna’s career. If the film continues to perform steadily in the coming days it could emerge as one of the actor’s notable box office winners in recent times.