Nandamuri Balakrishna’s spiritual sequel ‘Akhanda 2’ has finally hit the silver screen after it was postponed due to financial issues. Fans who have been eagerly waiting for the film’s release rushed to the early shows and shared their first reaction to the movie on social media.
Mixed reactions pour in for ‘Akhanda 2’
On X (formerly Twitter), fans to been sharing their take on the Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer directed by Boyapati Srinu. Fans have been sharing mixed reactions to the movie while enjoying the film due to the Nandamuri Balakrishna’s presence, the love the first film received and others have been calling it an average film.
Praise for Balakrishna’s screen presence
An internet user wrote, “Nandamuri Balakrishna, what an actor. Pulled the second half entirely on his shoulders. I was so impressed with the variations he showed in every close up. Its a mass feast for Balayya Babu fans.”
Criticism of writing and execution
Another fan wrote, “Pre Interval to Climax senseless Boya – Bala rampage. Thaman what a man… Akhanda 1 bgm tiskochi madyalo Akhanda 2 bgm tho kalipi kottav chudu. Thank You #BoyapatiSrinu. End credits lo chusam ni kasi.” Another reviewer mentioned that the film has a good beginning, but goes flat soon and only gets better during the interval. Multiple blocks in the second part of the film, after interval do not do much to carry the film.Another fan wrote, “Weak 1st half followed by unbearable 2nd half. Logicless scenes and action episodes. Heroine only for Jajikaya Song. Aadhi only for shouting. His shouting is louder than Thaman BGM. Thaman disappoints. Verdict : Weakest Movie in Boya and Balayya Combo”
Interestingly, fans have also mentioned the music of the film and have shared their praise, tagging S Thaaman for his work.Another review wrote, “The first half opens with a few glimpses from Part 1. Interval & a couple of elevations land well & there are some #Balayya mind boggling, divineful action sequences with a few hard hitting dialogues too. #Thaman’s BGM holds up several flat and outdated portions. The second half is simple but #Boyapati’s writing feels weak. Some elevations are pushed so far that they come off as cringe to others.”Some reviewers also called the film to be an “Underwhelming Mass Entertainer” where only a couple of moments in the film work, but further has a disappointing run.
About the film
The movie is the sequel to the 2021 superhit. It stars Samyuktha, Aadhi Pinisetty, and Harshali Malhotra in key roles.
