Akhanda 2 Earns ₹30 Cr on Day 1, Outperforms Daaku Maharaaj

• Akhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, opened on December 12 after a delay.
• The film earned ₹30 crore on Day 1, surpassing Balakrishna's previous film Daaku Maharaaj.
• Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, Akhanda 2 was released in multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil.
• Netflix has acquired the streaming rights for Akhanda 2, with an expected OTT release around January 9.
• A third film in the franchise, titled Jai Akhanda, has been confirmed by the makers.

Why It Matters: Akhanda 2's box office success highlights franchise power despite mixed reviews.