Balakrishna Gives Surprise Entry Into Sankranthi Scene
Buzz has it that the Boyapati Sreenu directorial Akhanda 2 has been locked for digital streaming from January 9, 2026.;
Just as Sankranthi 2026 promises a packed season of big theatrical releases, Nandamuri Balakrishna has quietly added another festive treat for audiences. His highly anticipated film Akhanda 2, which was released in theatres back in December last year, is going to make a splash again.
Buzz has it that the Boyapati Sreenu directorial Akhanda 2 has been locked for digital streaming from January 9, 2026. At a time when Sankranthi releases like Raja Saab, Mana Shankar Varaprasad Garu, Bhartha Mahaseyulaku Wignyapthi, and Anaganaga Oka Roju are hitting cinemas, surely Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 will be putting the film in top gear on OTT streaming as that will serve the home-loving audience.
Usually, during Sankranthi times, families celebrate together in homes, and there are chances that they might watch the movie from the comfort of their homes. Though Akhanda 2 got slapped with negative reviews, the film collected well at the box office, owing to mass centres and Balakrishna’s star power. Now that the film is up for OTT release, it might surely trend on the charts.
That said, Akhanda 2 is still running in theatres, and after the arrival of all the Sankranthi movies, the film might be out of the theatres.