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Akhanda(2021)

6.8/10
Telugu2 mins

Akhanda (2021) is a 2-minute Telugu film directed by Boyapati Srinu. Starring Chammak Chandra, Naveena Reddy and Jagapati Babu. With an audience rating of 6.8/10 and a blockbuster, 250+ crores verdict at the box office, Akhanda stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2021.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
2 November 2021
Director
Boyapati Srinu
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

Two brothers are separated as babies. One becomes a local hero, the other a devoted hermit. When the hero and his family face a deadly threat, his long-lost brother emerges to protect them.

Two brothers. One destiny. When evil rises, he awakens.

Film Details

6.8Rating
2Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date2 November 2021
Also Known As#BB3 · #NBK106 · Akanda · NBK 106 · Aganda · Aghanda

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyjusticerevengeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence5
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Akhanda' means 'indivisible' or 'whole' in Sanskrit, reflecting the central theme of the brothers' unbreakable bond.
  • A special silver idol of Lord Shiva was crafted for the film's important rituals, costing over 10 lakh rupees.
  • The climax fight sequence took nearly 45 days to shoot, one of the longest schedules for a single scene in recent Telugu cinema.
  • Director Boyapati Srinu reportedly drew inspiration from the mythological story of the warrior-sage Parasurama for Balakrishna's dual roles.
  • The film was shot extensively in the rocky terrains of Erragadda and Ramoji Film City to create the secluded ashram setting.
  • It became the highest-grossing film in actor Balakrishna's career, collecting over 200 crores worldwide.
  • A real-life Naga Sadhu (ascetic) was consulted to ensure the accuracy of the religious rituals and dialogues in the film.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Akhanda

Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Aghora / Murali Krishna-Director3 films
Saranya Bachupally-Akhanda Rudra Sikandar Aghora / Murali Krishna2 films
Saranya Bachupally-Director2 films

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