As the buzz builds for Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which is set to release on July 24th, the focus is also shifting to his next film, OG, scheduled just two months later. According to the latest developments, OG is locked in for its release date, and this decision might indirectly impact another biggie: Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2—Thandavam.
Directed by Boyapati Srinu, Akhanda 2 marks the reunion of a blockbuster combo, and fans have been eagerly awaiting its arrival. However, the film’s release window may now shift, with December 18th emerging as the likely date. While the official word is that everything is progressing on schedule, multiple insider reports suggest otherwise.
The production team has faced multiple hurdles, including a rain-affected schedule in Prayagraj and an extensive CGI workload that has slowed post-production. Despite this, they’ve started dubbing work in parallel, showing confidence in meeting their timelines. But internally, there’s strong buzz that the original September release is likely to be skipped.
Interestingly, Balakrishna is known for never shying away from competition, but this time, practicality may outweigh pride. With OG set to dominate headlines and box office space, it makes strategic sense for Akhanda 2 to step aside and aim for a high-impact year-end release.
On the other hand, Team OG is already prepping for promotions and plans to kick them off after the release of HHVM. That gives them a clean runway for a well-timed campaign, which only makes it harder for Akhanda 2 to retain its original slot without clashing.
By the first week of August, a clearer picture is expected from Team Akhanda 2. Until then, fans can only wait and watch which date finally wins the tug-of-war—September or December.
