“Babies 2: Thaandavam” opened last night with paid premieres across India and North America, registering packed shows and strong collections. The film posted some of the best premiere numbers among recent big releases.
In Telangana, particularly Hyderabad, the numbers were impressive, despite the territory traditionally being a weaker market for Balakrishna’s films. The Akhanda brand clearly boosted the momentum.
This morning, shows across Andhra Pradesh witnessed heavy footfalls, with fans turning up in large numbers for the first-day-first-show. If the same enthusiasm continues, the film is headed for a solid opening weekend.
Directed by Boyapati Srinu, this sequel to the 2021 hit “Akhanda” is receiving mixed reactions. Fans are appreciating the interval sequences and the devotional episodes in the second half, while critics have termed it formulaic with flat narration. Broader word-of-mouth from general audiences will become clearer by late tonight or tomorrow, as the first day largely belongs to fans, critics, and cinephiles.
Despite facing financial and legal hurdles, Akhanda 2: Thaandavam managed to hit the screens smoothly and stands as the final big Telugu release of 2025. We have to wait for its final verdict and weekend numbers to determine its overall result.
