Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 is struggling at the box office, with pre-sales in the USA falling short of expectations. The film has only managed to register 53% of the premiere pre-sales of Nandamuri Balakrishna's previous film, Daaku Maharaaj, which was a strong contender with $354K in pre-sales. This performance is significantly lower than the top Telugu premieres in 2025, such as They Call Him OG, which achieved $1.9 million in pre-sales. The film's current standing is at $190,000 for 306 locations, with a ticket pre-sale of 7,200, indicating a need for a significant boost to reach the top 5 pre-sales for a Telugu film in the USA. Directed by Boyapati Srinu, Akhanda 2's official synopsis promises a heartwarming exploration of the connection between children's innocence, the natural world, and spiritual faith. However, the film's performance so far suggests that it may not live up to the high expectations set by its predecessor, and a major push is required to match the pre-sales of Daaku Maharaaj.
