Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu have come together to weave blockbuster entertainers like Simha, Legend and Akhanda. Their each film has become huge box office hit than the previous one. Akhanda has become such a huge blockbuster that the fans of the combination have high anticipation for the sequel. 

Now, the makers have started the sequel, Akhanda 2 Thandavam, on 16th October with a pooja ceremony. Nandamuri Balakrishna daughters Brahmani and Tejaswini attended the pooja event as special guests. Brahmani gave first clap while Tejaswini switched on the camera. 

Going by the theme of Lord Shiva being equated to the lead protagonist as Aghora, they have titled the film as Akhanda 2: Thandavam. It is almost like the makers saying be ready for Shiva Thandam at global box office, whenever the movie releases. 

S Thaman is set to compose music for the film and Pragya Jaiswal will be seen reprising her leading lady role in the sequel, too. Raam Achanta and Gopi Achanta are producing the movie on 14 Reels Plus production house. Movie regular shoot to start from December 2024 and more details to be announced soon.